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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. Jeeter does this work even though he has no money for __________________.

2. From what town have Sister Bessie and Dude just returned?

3. Why is Ada upset at bedtime?

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

5. Who performs the marriage ceremony for Sister Bessie and Dude?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the situation regarding Grandma Lester show Jeeter's complete disregard for his family?

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

5. In spite of his good intentions, how does Jeeter's lack of diligence create a tragic mistake regarding the fire?

6. How do Jeeter's feelings of jealousy for Dude result in his making Ellie May cry?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Dude. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Caldwell use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Sister Bessie. 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?

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