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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. Jack Burdette's crime had to do with _____________________.

2. In what state does the novel take place?

3. Who was the son of the owner of the town's newspaper?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Jack as a student?

5. What sport did Jack discover in high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jack's high school years.

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

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

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

5. How does the sheriff treat Jack when he finds him?

6. What is the setting for the novel?

7. How was Jack's father killed?

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

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

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

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Survival seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of survival? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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