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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 does Clytie tell Cassie people are making fun of her?

2. Why is Gertie in a somewhat drug induced stupor?

3. Whom does Gertie think beats up Clovis?

4. What does the train do to Cassie?

5. What does Maggie leave to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what does Clovis blame that exhausts all of Gertie's savings to pay for Cassie's funeral?

2. Why does Sophronie ask Gertie to watch her children after they had their tonsils out?

3. Why does Clovis say they cannot return to Kentucky as Gertie wishes after Cassie is killed?

4. Describe what happens when Sophronie answers the door when she is drunk.

5. Describe an incident of irony regarding Clovis and Gertie and Tipton Place.

6. Describe the scene Gertie witnessed between the Daly and Meanwell children.

7. What happens when Gertie is overwhelmed by the children's constant arguing?

8. Why does Mrs. Daly suddenly stop the argument with Gertie?

9. How does Clovis attempt to make Gertie feel better after Cassie's death?

10. What does Reuben's note say at the end of chapter 23?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the relationship between Gertie and her husband. Be sure to describe how the relationship changes throughout the novel in specific details.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing Gertie's realization at the end of the novel. Explain how this realization could change the future for Gertie and her family. Relate her realization to your own life in your description.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the concept that this novel reflects on the idea of the American Dream. Use specific examples from the text to support your essay.

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