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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bone witness Glen doing as he talks to his father?

2. After Mama gets Bone to the car, what does she do?

3. How does Bone spend her first days at Aunt Raylene's house after the assault?

4. What does Bone try to defend herself with against Glen in Chapter 20?

5. Uncle Earle brings something to Aunt Raylene's house to help make Bone feel better. What is it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is an important component in "Bastard Out of Carolina." Choose either the love knot or the hook, and describe its symbolism in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Bone and Reese. Why does Glen choose to abuse Bone, but not Reese? With Bone out of the picture at the end of the book, do you think Glen will change? Will he start abusing Reese?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the five Boatwright sisters: Anney, Raylene, Alma, Carr, and Ruth. Who is the most different and why? Describe the relationship between the five women as children and as adults.

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