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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. As Ginny works in the fields with Tom, she begins to understand __________________.

2. Why does Tom plant surplus vegetables in the garden?

3. What is the doctor's diagnosis of Tom's sickness?

4. What does Tom hire Florrie to do?

5. One day, Tom comes running into the house shouting that the _________________ are on fire.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ginny realize about the land as she, Pa and Tom walk around talking about it?

2. Soon after the birth of Ginny's son, Muir, why does Tom get so angry when she invites the midwife's children to stay for awhile?

3. What does Ginny reveal to Locke in the letter about their father and the hypocrisy in the family?

4. To what does Ginny attribute the bright, white light when she is ill and having delusions?

5. How does Ginny feels that she has shunned the way of the church by working with Tom

6. On what topic is Florrie especially annoyed with Lily?

7. What is Tom's reaction when Ginny fires Florrie?

8. Why do Florrie and Lily go to Ginny's house to help, and what do the two sisters think of Lily?

9. How is the blinding smoke a metaphor for Ginny and Tom's marriage?

10. What is the purpose of Ginny's letter to Locke?

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

Create a brief character study of Ginny. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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