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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 is the doctor in #89 carrying when he comes to see Dillon?

2. Who has threatened to bring criminal charges against Tom if he doesn't shut down his VISTA activities?

3. Whose remains are revealed when the machine malfunctions?

4. From what addiction does Tom suffer?

5. When Tom leaves, he tells Jackie that ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Dillon's emotional reasons for telling Jackie that he is her father?

2. What do Dillon and Arthur Lee do to try to warn the town about the dam which has burst?

3. What does Jackie study in college and what job does she take in Washington?

4. What does Tom advise Jackie to do when he unexpectedly show up in town?

5. Why do the family graves need to be moved after the American Coal Company obtains rights to Homeplace?

6. What miracle has Hassel seen?

7. How will Jackie's profession allow her to shed light on the poverty and suffering of people in her hometown?

8. How has Tom's childhood plagued him and how is he conflicted about his life choices?

9. What comfort can Jackie take away from Tom's death?

10. Why is Dillon still so conflicted in his relationship with Jackie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain some of the examples of regionalism found in the book. Can regionalism include more than accents and food? What else encompasses the culture and personality of a region?

Essay Topic 2

There is much symbolism in this story, especially the mines. Cite at least three examples of symbolism and support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Giardina is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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