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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 happens after Jeeter goes to bed?
2. How much money do Sister Bessie and Dude get from Tom?
3. Who watches Sister Bessie and Dude from the doorway?
4. What does Jeeter do to try to change Tom's mind about the family?
5. What is Grandma Lester doing at the beginning of Chapter 18?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Ada and Jeeter react to Grandma Lester being hit by the car?
2. Why can Jeeter not plant his fields even though he wants to, and who does he blame for that?
3. What is the prognosis for the car after it is repaired?
4. Why does Lov decide to take Ellie May home with him now when he had found her so unattractive earlier?
5. What damages does Jeeter notice about the car when Sister Bessie and Dude return to the farm?
6. What is the result of Sister Bessie and Dude's trip to see Tom?
7. What does Jeeter do when Sister Bessie and Dude attempt to consummate their marriage?
8. In spite of his good intentions, how does Jeeter's lack of diligence create a tragic mistake regarding the fire?
9. What is the irony of Jeeter's work resulting in his death?
10. What is the nature of the fight that results in a tragic accident involving Grandma Lester?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
TOBACCO ROAD is sometimes defined as being written in the Southern Gothic style. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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