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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of club do Elgin and Christine go to on their wedding night?

2. What is the only thing Christine can eat that agrees with her illness toward the end of her illness?

3. What is the name of the place where Christine and Elgin conceive Rayona?

4. What does Aunt Ida keep saying to Christine when she comes to see her at Dayton's house?

5. What is Rayona's middle name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of belonging and abandonment as it is shown through Rayona, Christine, Ida and Dayton.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of popular culture throughout the novel and the thread it provides to tie many aspects of the novel together.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Dayton and his impact on various characters throughout the novel. Why does Dorris introduce, but never confirm, the possibility of a homosexual relationship between him and Lee? Is Dayton a hero of the novel or just another flawed character?

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