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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. Where is Dude finally located?
(a) The hay loft.
(b) The couch.
(c) The creek.
(d) Grandma Lester's bed.

2. Where do Sister Bessie and Dude go after the wedding?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Sister Bessie's house.
(d) The Lester farm.

3. When does Jessie plan to atone for his sexual sins?
(a) A little while later.
(b) Next week.
(c) Tomorrow.
(d) Immediately.

4. Why do Sister Bessie and Dude begin to argue in front of Ada?
(a) Because Dude wants to paint the car a different color.
(b) Because Dude uses foul language.
(c) Because Dude wants to have sex again.
(d) Because Dude wants to drive the car into town.

5. What does Jeeter tell Sister Bessie that he wants to do to please God?
(a) Castrate himself.
(b) Stop stealing.
(c) Become a preacher.
(d) Get a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sister Bessie take with her when she leaves the Lester house?

2. How does Jeeter feel about Dude after Dude's wedding?

3. What type of wood does Jeeter try to sell?

4. What county does Jeeter want to go to?

5. Who comes to the house after the fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony of Jeeter's work resulting in his death?

2. What car trouble does the trio encounter on the way to Augusta?

3. What does Lov do when he sees Grandma Lester lying on the ground?

4. What is the almost comical situation at bedtime on the night of Sister Bessie and Dude's wedding?

5. What is the nature of the fight that results in a tragic accident involving Grandma Lester?

6. How does the trio get some money for a little food and a room?

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

8. What do Sister Bessie and Dude do after they get their marriage license?

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

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

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