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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. About how many years ago did the events of the memory occur?
2. How did Jack's family feel about the Civil War?
3. When Mat goes to Lightning's house, what does he tell Lightning to do?
4. How old was jack when his mom died?
5. What did Jack do during his time off?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Jack's relationship with his father like?
2. What was the relationship like between Jack and Will Wells?
3. What part of Jack's memory at the beginning of the novel involves Mat?
4. What happened when Jack went into the room right after Ruth gave birth to their son?
5. Why did Jack confront McGrother?
6. What is Jack's relationship with Nancy?
7. What was Jack's relationship with Ben Feltner?
8. How does Mat feel about Lightning and Smoothbore Berlew?
9. After the dinner at the Feltner's house, what is the memory that Jack has about?
10. What memory does Jack have about a day in church when he noticed someone new?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the author's point in writing this novel? Clearly, Wendell Berry was trying to get a message to Americans through Jack's story. Write an essay that explains what you think Berry's point is and whether or not he was effective in making the point.
Essay Topic 2
Wendell Berry uses symbolism throughout The Memory of Old Jack. There is symbolism in the book title, in the chapter titles, and in the events that Jack remembers. Write an essay that focuses on three specific incidences of symbolism in the novel. Summarize the symbolism elements you have chosen to write about and explain what each element represents.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Jack and Mat in an essay. How are they similar? How are they different? Which of their ethics are the same? Do you see any that are different? Focus on their work, their relationships with their wives, and their parenting techniques.
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