East of Eden Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

East of Eden Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How does Cyrus lose his leg?

2. What does Cathy do to the man who helps her deliver her babies?

3. Who is the narrator of the book?

4. How much money does Cyrus leave to his sons?

5. What name does Cathy take on after her parents die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lee ask Samuel for help with when the well is being dug?

2. What does Adam name his boys, and why?

3. What does Cyrus say to Adam before he leaves for the Army?

4. What does Cathy do to the man who helps her deliver her babies, and how does she respond?

5. What happens when Adam opens the door to Cathy's room after he has locked her in?

6. What is Adam's ranch in California like?

7. What happens after Adam fights with Samuel in his house?

8. What is included in the first chapter of the novel?

9. How is George described when he is born?

10. How does Adam feel about Cathy shortly after they are married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Courage and fear were two attributes that were seen a number of times in this book. Where did they appear, and how did the presence of these feelings change the characters who were involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Cal had an important choice to make after meeting his mother. What was this choice, how did he make his decision, and how did this decision affect his future in the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Individuality and self expression were two things that were very important to some of the major characters in this book. What are some examples of this, and how did these instances alter the course of the plot?

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