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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. What does Jeeter convince Sister Bessie and Dude to do in Chapter 15?
(a) Let him drive the car to Atlanta.
(b) Talk to Pearl.
(c) Give him money to buy seed.
(d) Drive him to Augusta.

2. Jeeter does this work even though he has no money for __________________.
(a) a tractor.
(b) workers.
(c) seed or fertilizer.
(d) tools.

3. 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 wants to have sex again.
(c) Because Dude wants to drive the car into town.
(d) Because Dude uses foul language.

4. It is _____________ that the one bit of work that Jeeter does is what kills him.
(a) confusing.
(b) irritating.
(c) ironic.
(d) questionable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who checks to see if Grandma Lester is alive?

2. Why does Jeeter do the work in #167?

3. What does Lov do to try to help Grandma Lester?

4. What did Dude hit while driving the car earlier?

5. What do Sister Bessie and Dude do immediately after the marriage ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Jeeter inspired to do something positive on the farm regarding the fields?

3. Why is the firewood sales trip not successful?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What damages does Jeeter notice about the car when Sister Bessie and Dude return to the farm?

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

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