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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. Where is Mingo to meet Gates and Raleigh after their late night boat trip?

2. Who slashes tires in Part 2, Chapter 26?

3. Where do Raleigh, Gates, Weeper and Mingo go when they leave the estate?

4. What instrument does Gates pretend to play when Raleigh and Mingo first arrive at the rental unit?

5. Who are the two new passengers who tag along with Raleigh, Gates and Mingo as they leave for Atlanta?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Billie's life change after the gathering in New Orleans?

2. Explain Mr. Calhoun's complaint against Gates.How must Gates make amends?

3. What does Mr. Calhoun insist upon even after receiving payment from Gates? Discuss the details, including why it is important to him.

4. Explain the prison escape that occurs as a result of the tent revival that Raleigh, Gates and Mingo visit.

5. What is the convenience associated with Raleigh's hunt for treasure? Why might his father have planned it this way?

6. What mistake does Mingo make at the Myrtle Beach hotel that tips off Mr. Calhoun to Gates' whereabouts. Who else does it tip off, and why are they searching for Gates?

7. What does Raleigh find when he searches for hidden treasure and what does he decide to do with it?

8. What does Raleigh learn that Jubal is doing and what is Jubal's response to Raleigh's request?

9. Where are the characters of this story and what happens when the lights go out in Charlotte?

10. What is ironic when Raleigh abandons his golf cart at the mountain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define rising action as an element of plot. Discuss in detail the rising action in Handling Sin. How does the author present it? How does the rising action flow? How does the rising action add to the suspense of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Identify and discuss three points of foreshadowing from the novel. Did the author use foreshadowing effectively? Why or why not? Define foreshadowing in your essay as well.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's writing experience and his successes of this book, Handling Sin, and his other writings.

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