View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Rose uncomfortable now?

2. What does Son make for Rose?

3. How was Son injured?

4. What happens to the structure when the spring dries up?

5. Where does Rose work?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Son show that he is interested in Rose?

2. What was Rose's relationship with her mother?

3. How do Angie and Rose differ in their feelings about being pregnant?

4. What goal did Beatrice accomplish by having her babies at the home?

5. Why do Rose and Angie not think they will have to help Beatrice with her plan?

6. Why did Rose decide to marry Thomas Clinton?

7. Describe Rose and the role that religion plays in her life.

8. What does Son reveal about his feelings for Rose?

9. What does Rose learn about what happens to a girl once she has had her baby and how does this add to the shame overshadowing the home?

10. What did Rose think a sign from God would guide her to someday?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of lying. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience lying and then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 915 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample