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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Seth respond to his mother when she scolds him?

2. What part of Ray's body is bowed from too much work?

3. Why does Tom steal $1.75?

4. What does Reverend Curtis think his wife denies him of?

5. What type of work does Seth tell Helen he wants to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sherwood Anderson is considered to be one of the fathers of Realism. Define the literary movement of Realism and explain how "Winesburg, Ohio" fits this definition.

Essay Topic 2

How does the farm work as a setting in "Winesburg, Ohio"? Discuss the use of the farm as a setting, including the emotions connected with farms, family obligation, events tied to farms and the symbolic language used to describe farms.

Essay Topic 3

Lack of communication is a recurring theme in "Winesburg, Ohio". Describe three characters that have a difficult time communicating. Explain each character's situation and problem with communication. Then, explain what the lack of communication represents or symbolizes in the novel.

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