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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 sport did Jack discover in high school?

2. What was notable about Jack Burdette's father?

3. How long has the girl in #75 taken care of things for Jack?

4. Which of the following best describes Jack?

5. Why does Wanda Jo put up with Jack's poor treatment of her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed about Jack's parentage when the author uses a flashback in Chapter 2?

2. What role does Wanda Jo play in Jack's life after his stint in the army, and what does Wanda Jo hope for regarding Jack?

3. Who is the author of "Where You Once Belonged" and what is known about him?

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

5. Who is Pat Arbuckle?

6. Why did Jack and his friends steal a refrigerator?

7. How could Jack be characterized as a kid and what were the circumstances of his school years?

8. What does Jack's marriage to Jessie indicate to Wanda Jo?

9. What is the setting for the novel?

10. What negative behavior characteristics does Jack show through his actions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Haruf 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

Explain the role of women in the mid- to late-20th century when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms do they have that women in prior times did not have?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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