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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 happened when Dude hit the item in #107?

2. Who/What do Sister Bessie and Dude run over as they drive away?

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

4. What is Jeeter's solution to Lov's problem with Pearl?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Ada and Jeeter react to Grandma Lester being hit by the car?

4. How does Sister Bessie behave promiscuously in the hotel?

5. Why can Jeeter not plant his fields even though he wants to, and who does he blame for that?

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

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

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

9. Who dies in the house fire at the Lester farm?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Poverty takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite three examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

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