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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who really killed Frank Bennett?

2. In what year does Alabama elect its first female governor?

3. How do the young girls in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot insult Evelyn?

4. Which of the following characters wishes she had been born black, not white?

5. What are Idgie and Stump collecting for Ruth's room when she dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Idgie first opens the Whistle-Stop Café, she hires two very important women, Sipsey and Onzell. First, describe why Idgie felt the need to hire these women for her café. What jobs did these women do? Why couldn't Idgie do these tasks herself? Then, explain how Idgie's relationship with these two women changed as the novel progressed, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Ruth was a big part in helping Idgie cope with the sudden death of her brother, Buddy. First, describe how Idgie and Ruth came to know each other, and what their first-impressions of each other were. Then, explain how Idgie's mother, a devout Baptist, felt about Idgie's relationship with Ruth. Then, compare and contrast that opinion with the opinions of the townsfolk who continued to gossip about Idgie and Ruth well into their adulthood.

Essay Topic 3

During his life, Buddy Jr. deals with an unfortunate handicap. First, explain the source Buddy Jr. injury, and what the immediate effect of that injury was. Then, explain how Idgie helped Buddy Jr. to overcome his handicap and give at least two examples from the text of times when Buddy succeeded, regardless of his handicap.

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