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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. Who was the several-times mayor of Spoon River?

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

3. How did Harold Arnett die?

4. With how many regrets did Fiddler Jones die?

5. With whose beliefs did Jefferson Howard fight valiantly?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does John Cabanis say did NOT contribute to his decision to leave the conservative party to lead the liberal party?

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

4. Compare and contrast Fiddler Jones and A. D. Blood.

5. Why can Nicholas Bindle be considered foolish? Why can he be considered heroic?

6. 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?

7. Why is Andy the Night-Watch considered a quiet hero?

8. What is inspiring about Lois Spears?

9. What are the types of people included in the section beginning with Fiddler Jones and ending with Mrs. George Reece? Give one example of each.

10. How are the one-life minded souls like the fools in the "Spoon River Anthology"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does faith play in the lives of Spoon River's residents?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the importance of names in "Spoon River Anthology".

Essay Topic 3

Explain the theme of spiritual enlightenment in "Spoon River Anthology".

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