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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 type of cake does Cussy make for the 4th of July celebration?

2. When is Winnie to join her husband in Detroit?

3. In Chapter 31, how long has Cussy been taking Doc's medicine?

4. When does Devil John say that Cussy can bring the canning and recipe books?

5. In Chapter 37, what is Honey wrapped in when she lays in the dirt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Oren Taft, and why does Cussy suggest he become a librarian?

2. What book does Cussy lend Jackson Lovett in Chapter 20, and what is the history behind the book?

3. How does Jackson help Cussy in Chapter 30?

4. What does Jackson say about asking Cussy's pa for permission to court her?

5. What does Doc bring Cussy on a Wednesday in Chapter 28?

6. What food does Doc give Cussy in Chapter 28, and what does she do with it?

7. Why does Cussy decide to quit taking the pills?

8. Who is Birdie, and what is her route?

9. Why does Cussy bring Honey to Miss Loretta?

10. What is wrong with Henry in Chapter 21?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women who were raped did not receive justice. What happened to Grace Banks when she complained about being raped? Why did she not receive justice? Why was it common for women to not receive justice when they were violated?

Essay Topic 2

Cussy is a Pack Horse Librarian. What were Pack Horse Librarians? What organization provided funding for the librarians? Why were the librarians important?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Mills wants to hospitalize Cussy. Why does Dr. Mills want to hospitalize Cussy against her will? How are his actions hypocritical?

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