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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How long is Artis in prison before Idgie comes to release him?
2. Which of the following states was NOT searched for Frank Bennett's body?
3. Why doesn't Stump accept Peggy's invitation to the Sadie Hawkins Dance?
4. Who promises to avenge the death of Willy Boy Peavy?
5. Who informs Evelyn that Ninny has passed away?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Trains are an important lifeblood in the survival of the small town of Whistle Stop. First, explain why trains are so important to the survival of the town. Then, choose at least two scenes from the novel that involve trains and explain how these scenes help characterize the town of Whistle Stop. Finally, explain what happened to the town of Whistle Stop when the trains slowed, citing specific examples from the text to strengthen your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Interspersed throughout the old newspaper are pages copied from Dot Weems' newspaper, "The Weems Weekly." Choose at least two stories highlighted in these newspaper pages and explain what significance these stories have to the novel. Then, explain how "The Weems Weekly" helps characterize Whistle Stop and the characters in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout her life, Evelyn worked hard to make sure that no one call her names. Choose at least two major life decisions Evelyn made to please other people and explain Evelyn's motivations in these decisions. Then, explain how Evelyn's life decisions eventually lead to Towanda the Avenger, and explain what Towanda means in Evelyn's life.
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