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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. How does Tom react when he learns that Ginny has fired Florrie?
2. What does Tom do that makes Ginny feel even worse about the state of their marriage?
3. One day, Tom comes running into the house shouting that the _________________ are on fire.
4. How does Florrie react when Ginny confronts her about her relationship with Tom?
5. What does Lily wear to go to Ginny's house?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Ginny and Tom experience a "baptism of fire" when their land catches on fire?
2. What is the nature of the dream that Ginny has regarding Thurman Johnson?
3. How does Ginny's view on the farm shift after spending time with Tom working in the fields?
4. What does Ginny realize about the land as she, Pa and Tom walk around talking about it?
5. What is the purpose of Chapter 10 regarding Ginny's feelings about Florrie?
6. Why are Tom's rants about taking care of people exposed to typhoid so ironic?
7. What sore spot exists between Ginny and Florrie and what is Lily's role in Chapter 10?
8. What is the content of the letter Locke has written to Ginny?
9. How does Ginny feels that she has shunned the way of the church by working with Tom
10. Explain what Tom does when Ginny refuses to stay home from the revival and what his motivations might have been.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does the land signify for Tom? Why does it take such an important place in his life? Is it possible that Tom gets his spiritual satisfaction from the land as opposed to going to church and revivals?
Essay Topic 2
Disappointment takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the significance of the voices Ginny hears. When does she typically hear them? What is going on in Ginny's life when she hears the strange voices?
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