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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. In Chapter One, how old is Mary Call Luther?

2. What is Devola's reaction when she hears of her father's death?

3. Who is the owner of the general store?

4. What does Mary Call get out of helping Kiser?

5. Who asks Mary Call to get razors at the store?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads up to Mary Call's breakdown with the children in Chapter 7?

2. What characteristics does Mary have that are probably the reasons why her father has left her in charge?

3. What are the reasons why Mary Call is putting off the trip to the store?

4. Devola is the oldest sister of the Luther family, but in what ways does Mary Call take on that roll?

5. What does Mrs. Connell tell the children about their father? Do you think Mary Call agrees?

6. Why does Mary Call feel angry during Kiser's visit?

7. What are the promises that Mary Call makes to her father?

8. Why does Mary Call chastise Romey in Chapter 4?

9. How does Romey react when he finds out about his father's death?

10. What kind of sickness does Roy Luther likely have that altered the look of his face? What makes you think so?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the meaning of the car for the Luther family and how does it lead to a break down in Mary Call's emotions?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mary Call's frustration with herself in Chapter 11 when Goldie comes to visit the Luthers. Why does she get so mad at herself? In what ways do Romey and Mary Call switch roles when this happens?

Essay Topic 3

How does Mary Call feel about living in the mountains and the perception of her family? Are some of the stereotypes of mountain people true of the Luthers? In what ways are they different?

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