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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 does Jack do after he makes all the credit purchases?

2. Who is Doyle Francis?

3. How old is Jessie?

4. What is Nora's demeanor when Pat visits her at her father's house?

5. How does Charlie attempt suicide?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Jack has been gone for awhile, what shocking and public action does Jessie take?

2. What happens to Pat's marriage to Nora after the death of their daughter?

3. How does Charlie try to commit suicide?

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

5. What happens when Charlie's suicide attempt fails?

6. Why do so many people in town turn up at the diner when Jack returns to town?

7. Who are Jessie and Jack's children?

8. Why are the people in Holt so angry at Charlie Soames?

9. Does Jack show any remorse when visited by the head of the grain elevator board?

10. What is revealed about Jack that infuriates the people in Holt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Jack, Jessie, their sons , Wanda Jo and Pat Arbuckle. Be sure to include work, socialization, marital status, hobbies, etc.

Essay Topic 2

"Where You Once Belonged" is a classic story of betrayal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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