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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 amazing thing happens on George Clatterbuck's farm?

2. What physical ailment does Rose begin to experience after her wedding?

3. Why did Son beat up Sam?

4. How does Rose improve her work?

5. What makes many of the girls especially homesick?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does June play in Rose's life?

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

3. How does the author show Rose's true selfish nature in this chapter?

4. Who is Son?

5. What is the Hotel Louisa and how does it become a home for unwed mothers?

6. Who was the girl named Cecilia that Son got his tattoo for?

7. How is Son's character contrasted with Rose's character?

8. What is the unspoken rule between Rose and Son?

9. What goes through Rose's mind as she drives from California to Kentucky?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Sissy's life. Will Rose still be such a powerful presence in her life? What is her relationship with Son? Did she develop a relationship with Thomas? Explain your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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