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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whose beliefs did Jefferson Howard fight valiantly?
(a) His father's.
(b) His brother's.
(c) Rev. Lemuel Wiley's.
(d) His wife's.

2. What is the name of Amanda Barker's husband?
(a) Henry.
(b) Carey.
(c) Harry.
(d) Chase.

3. At what age was Nellie Clark's innocence taken?
(a) Eight.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Sixteen.

4. What is the name of Ollie McGee's husband?
(a) Fletcher.
(b) Fulton.
(c) Chase.
(d) Harry.

5. What did Franklin Jones need one more year to finish?
(a) His flying machine.
(b) Medical school.
(c) His plan to escape Spoon River.
(d) His collection of poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tried to memorize the Encyclopedia Britannica?

2. Whom did the Rev. Lemuel Wiley save from divorce?

3. Where was Russian Sonia from?

4. What was Andy's job?

5. Who was destroyed by his brother's ambition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Did Clarence Fawcett deserve to be punished for stealing blankets to pay his daughter's doctor bill? Why?

2. What is inspiring about Lois Spears?

3. Why does Masters introduce some honorable characters in the section beginning with Conrad Siever and ending with Cooney Potter?

4. Explain the relationship between Mrs. George Reece and Alexander Pope.

5. Explain the premise of "Spoon River Anthology".

6. What is a common theme in the residents of the section beginning with John Cabanis and ending with Searcy Foote? Give an example.

7. Explain why Hod Put could not achieve success in life. What did he choose instead?

8. Name three residents of Spoon River who are considered failures in the section from Conrad Siever to Cooney Potter. Why is each considered a failure?

9. Explain the relationship between Harmon Whitney and the other residents of Spoon River. Why did this relationship exist?

10. Name three residents of Spoon River who are considered foolish in the section from Conrad Siever to Cooney Potter. Why is each considered foolish?

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