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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 is the notable occasion of the General's granddaughter?

2. Where does Haze decide to live?

3. With what is Haze obsessed?

4. What happens to Harry when he goes looking for Jesus?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Enoch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the family members and how does the grandmother try to manage their unruliness on the trip?

2. Who are Asa and Sabbath Hawks and what is their relationship to Motes?

3. What is odd about Motes' vocation related to his philosophy?

4. Describe Ruby Hill's outlook on life in A STROKE OF GOOD FORTUNE.

5. What is the house that the grandmother wants her grandchildren to see on the trip?

6. What does Motes discover once he reaches his homestead?

7. What is the role of Mrs. Connin in THE RIVER?

8. How is Emory representative of Revelations?

9. What are the circumstances that cause the family's car accident?

10. Who are the characters in GOOD COUNTRY PEOPLE and which one is the main character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the stories. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 2

Several stories are classic stories of the search for love. What does that classification entail? Cite two stories that fall into this category and note your reasons to support your choices.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Ruby Hill. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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