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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. Why does the prosecutor tell the sheriff that he cannot hold Jack in jail?

2. What job does Jessie get?

3. For what reason did Jessie marry Jack?

4. What is the nickname of Jessie and Jack's second son?

5. What does Jack do to Pat at Jessie's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jessie interact with the people in town?

2. What are some of the things Pat does to ingratiate himself with Jessie and her sons?

3. What does Jack warn Pat about when Pat visits him in jail?

4. How does Charlie try to commit suicide?

5. How does Jessie find out that Jack has returned to town?

6. Why does Jack's crime make the people of Holt dislike Jessie even more?

7. Why do the townspeople feel cheated of justice, and who do they turn their wrath toward when they cannot take legal action against Charlie Soames?

8. Who are Jessie and Jack's children?

9. Why is the sheriff unable to keep Jack locked up?

10. What is the only thing Jessie can think to do in order to repay the townspeople for Jack's crime?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses the flashback technique to tell the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of flashback.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Do a brief character sketch of Jessie Burdette including positive and negative characteristics. What are her physical characteristics? What are her hopes and dreams? What is important to her at this point in time?

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