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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 does Jeeter criticize about Ellie May that makes her cry?

2. Where is Grandma Lester buried?

3. How does Jeeter react when he learns that Tom wants nothing to do with the family?

4. At what time of day does the fire engulf the house?

5. Why does Sister Bessie not want to leave Jeeter's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the result of Sister Bessie and Dude's trip to see Tom?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Pearl and Ellie May. Why was Lov conflicted with choosing the best one for his wife? What qualities does Lov see in each that he desires? What qualities are undesirable for him?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two examples about greed in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of greed.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

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