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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps to bury the bodies?
(a) Sister Bessie and Dude.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Max.
(d) Tom.

2. What does Jeeter criticize about Ellie May that makes her cry?
(a) Her stupidity.
(b) Her weight.
(c) Her face.
(d) Her old boyfriend.

3. Why does Jeeter order Sister Bessie to get off his land?
(a) She took advantage of Dude.
(b) She won't take him for a ride in the car.
(c) She insulted Ada.
(d) She won't give him any money.

4. What type of wood does Jeeter try to sell?
(a) Walnut.
(b) Oak.
(c) Maple.
(d) Blackjack.

5. At what time of day does the fire engulf the house?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Sunset.
(d) Noon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeeter notice when Sister Bessie and Dude return?

2. Why has Pearl left Lov?

3. What happens when the trio approaches its destination?

4. What did Dude not do for the car that caused the problem?

5. To whom is Jeeter attracted physically?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does the author provide any hope for the Lester family at the end of the book?

2. How is Dude's immaturity exhibited regarding the wedding?

3. What does Jeeter do when Sister Bessie and Dude attempt to consummate their marriage?

4. Why does Lov decide to take Ellie May home with him now when he had found her so unattractive earlier?

5. How has the car become a symbol for the Lester family's lack of regard for people and possessions?

6. Why do Jeeter, Sister Bessie and Dude drive to August?

7. What is the prognosis for the car after it is repaired?

8. How does the author show that Jeeter's priorities are really skewed?

9. Where are Sister Bessie and Dude actually married and who attends the event?

10. Why has Pearl left Lov and what solution does Jeeter offer?

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