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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. What did Franklin Jones need one more year to finish?

2. How did Pauline Barrett die?

3. How long was Louise Smith engaged?

4. Who betrayed Josiah Tompkins?

5. Where did Doc Hill pour out his love?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Ollie and Fletcher McGee? Why?

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

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

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

5. What is inspiring about Lois Spears?

6. 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.

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

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

9. Explain the relationship between Hamilton Greene and Elsa Wertman.

10. Is there a hero in the section beginning with Rev. Lemuel Wiley and ending with Anthony Findlay? If so, who and why? If not, why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain The Spooniad and its role in "Spoon River Anthology".

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the Spooniad and the Epilogue fit into the larger work of the "Spoon River Anthology".

Essay Topic 3

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

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