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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. After Ruby's death, how does Jack's house become?

2. What did Ruby lie to Jack about when they first met?

3. On her second day of work at the Hoover house, what did Ruby fear Tiny Fran would associate her with?

4. What color was Tiny Fran's wedding dress?

5. At the end of the book, what does Burr give Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Roland finally get arrested for?

2. What did Jack do to prepare for Ruby's spirit to visit him?

3. After the week they got to spend with her, why were Jack and Ruby so upset went June went home?

4. Describe the group's beach vacation.

5. Why was Ruby so proud of her cooking?

6. Who was Tiny Fran's favorite child, and how did she treat the other one?

7. How did Ruby remember first meeting Jack?

8. What did Cecil come to Jack and Ruby's house to do?

9. What did Burr do for his father when he died?

10. Why does Jack remove the sheets? Why does Burr think Jack has removed the sheets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the parenting styles of Ruby and Tiny Fran, being sure to mention:

a) The parenting that both women received from their mothers.

b) The amount of attention given to both Roland and June.

c) The roles of Jack and Burr as co-parents.

Be sure to cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Both John Woodrow and Jack Stokes felt inferior to Ruby. Compare and contrast their reasons and motivations for these feelings, as well as their origins.

Essay Topic 3

Race relations come up within the story. Describe African-American roles within the story and argue whether these characters are portrayed realistically or stereotypically.

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