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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whose children were a success while he was a failure?
2. Why did a resident of Spoon River steal blankets?
3. Who said that love is to find your own soul through the soul of another?
4. Who was tarred and feathered?
5. Who was the daughter of Lambert Hutchins?
Short Essay Questions
1. Compare and contrast Fiddler Jones and A. D. Blood.
2. How is Emily Sparks different from the other residents at the beginning of the "Spoon River Anthology"? How does she fit in with the other residents?
3. Name three residents of Spoon River who are considered foolish in the section from Conrad Siever to Cooney Potter. Why is each considered foolish?
4. What is inspiring about Lois Spears?
5. What is common about the residents in the first section?
6. How are the one-life minded souls like the fools in the "Spoon River Anthology"?
7. Some of the stories of the residents relate to each other, such as the stories of Hamilton Greene and Elsa Wertman. Why does Masters do this?
8. Explain why Hod Put could not achieve success in life. What did he choose instead?
9. Several residents in the section beginning with Fiddler Jones and ending with Mrs. George Reece are one-life minded souls. What does this mean and who are they?
10. What tone does The Hill set at the beginning of "Spoon River Anthology"? How do you know?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the importance of Masters's use of point of view in "Spoon River Anthology".
Essay Topic 2
Explain the Epilogue and its role in "Spoon River Anthology".
Essay Topic 3
How does Masters explore ethics in "Spoon River Anthology"? Use the example of at least one resident to support your claims.
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