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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. How much did Tom sell his van for after he got hurt?

2. How many foster dads did Fitz have?

3. What type of sippy cup does Tom have in his kitchen?

4. In Chapter 6, what type of car is Brian driving when Tom watches him drive off?

5. How far is the funeral home from the 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who cooked dinner after Tom's wife, Ronnie started graduate school?

2. In Chapter 17, what are Trina and Jamey doing when Tom goes to Trina's unit?

3. Why does Tom get angry with Fitz when Fitz stops by in Chapter 16?

4. How was Tom inured?

5. Why does Tom think Fitz stole his tools?

6. In Chapter 5, where does Tom's brother, Charlie, live and have a family?

7. What were the first few months after Tom hurt himself like?

8. In Chapter 4, what information does Tom provide about his parents?

9. Why does Tom have trash belonging to Mike and Kerry Andrews, and what does he find in the trash?

10. What plans did Tom have before Ronnie told him she was seeing someone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Dubus use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters he has created?

Essay Topic 2

Mood is an element that evokes feelings in readers through the use of descriptive language. Mood is the overall feeling that readers have when reading a story. What is the overall mood of Such Kindness?

Essay Topic 3

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in Such Kindness?

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