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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 Little Homer take out of his hat in Chapter 6 while in the tree?
2. Who says, "Do I understand you've been conniving with that--woman? After she made a mockery of our name?"
3. What kind of car does Riley drive?
4. Why does Catherine leave the tree house in Chapter 4?
5. What do his peers nickname the baker's son?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the Judge tell the group to prepare for the battle at the tree in Chapter 6?
2. What conversation do Collin and Dolly have once he has returned to the tree house in Chapter 4?
3. What does Sister Ida do after Riley is shot?
4. What leads up to Maude's violin serenade in Chapter 4?
5. Where do Collin and Riley go in Chapter 5? Why?
6. What does Collin do in Chapter 4 that gives him a feeling of pride?
7. What choice does Dolly make at the end of Chapter 6? Why?
8. What happens when Collin and Riley return to the tree house in Chapter 4?
9. Who asks Dolly to come with them in Chapter 6? What is her response?
10. How long does it take Riley to return to the car? Why is he angry?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Truman Capote's use of nature symbolism in The Grass Harp. What does the tree house symbolize? What are other examples of symbolism? Define symbolism in your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of Trust in The Grass Harp. In which chapter is trust established between the main characters? Who prompts this event? How?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the voice and tense of The Grass Harp. Define these terms and discuss how they affect the novel in terms of structure. How would the novel be different in a different voice? Would it be as effective?
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