View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is the college in #60 located?

2. Who was the owner of the town's newspaper?

3. Where was Jack's father headed when he died?

4. What is the reason for Jack's trip to the city in #84?

5. In what year did Jack's father die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Jack move out of his mother's house after his father died?

2. How does Jack's childhood behavior mirror the environment in his home?

3. What is Jack Burdette doing at the beginning of the story?

4. Who does Pat marry, and what is their early married life like?

5. Why was Jack expelled from college and where did he go after leaving school?

6. How does Jack meet Jessie and what is her role in his life?

7. What information does the author reveal about Jack Burdette at the beginning of the novel?

8. What did Jack excel at during high school that made him a local hero?

9. What does Wanda Jo do when she learns that Jack got married?

10. Compare and contrast Pat and Jack's perspectives on the college experience.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Do a brief character sketch of Pat Arbuckle including positive and negative characteristics. What are his physical characteristics? What are his hopes and dreams? What is important to him at this point in time?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal is an important theme in "Where You Once Belonged". Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 763 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample