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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. Who attends June's funeral service?

2. What has Sissy grown tired of?

3. How old is Sissy now?

4. What is the name of the girl waiting to see Mother Corinne?

5. Why is Mother Corinne angry when Son, Rose and Sissy move into the farmhouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the sole beneficiary of June's estate?

2. How have the driving lessons provides some hope for a better relationship between Sissy and Rose?

3. What perspective does Sissy take on people leaving after Thomas is gone?

4. What does Son say about being wounded and Cecilia's not wanting to marry him?

5. How does Son's injury make Sissy even more resentful of her mother's distant behavior?

6. What does Thomas leave for Sissy before he goes?

7. How do Sissy and Son view Thomas' visit so differently?

8. How do Sissy and Son meet Thomas Clinton, Sissy's biological father?

9. Who finds June dead and what is the turnout for her funeral?

10. What does Sissy realize about her mother when they are driving in the car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most families living during the mid-20th century?

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Patchett choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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