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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. Why can Joe Valery not get a better job?

2. What job does Adam get when the war begins?

3. How long does Lee stay away from the family?

4. What kind of shop does Dessie own?

5. What does Lee think makes one like unto God?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gives Adam the idea to ship lettuce to the East Coast?

2. What information does Joe Valery uncover about Ethel?

3. Why does Samuel tell Adam the truth about Kate and her brothel house?

4. What does Tom write in his letter to Will after Dessie's death?

5. Why does Samuel worry about his son, Tom?

6. Why does Abra tell Lee that she feels unworthy of Aron's love?

7. What does Joe Valery hope to do while working for Kate?

8. How does Cal discover that his mother is still alive?

9. Why does Kate keep pictures of her clients, and how does Adam feel about this?

10. How does Adam feel after seeing Kate in the brothel, and what does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cal endures many trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons did he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Adam's business decisions had a huge impact on the plot and characters in this book. What were these business decisions, and how did their inclusion in the text affect the course of the plot? How did the different main characters respond to these decisions?

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