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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In this chapter where does Eugene's father take him?
(a) To a local tavern
(b) To the World's Fair
(c) To the local food market
(d) Across the street from his shop for a soda

2. How would you describe Eugene as a student?
(a) He is very slow but works hard to make good grades
(b) He is slow and doesn't work very hard
(c) He picks things up quick but is not very dedicated
(d) He works very hard and picks things up very fast

3. What is the name of the town where Gant eventually settles?
(a) Altamont
(b) Baltimore
(c) Sidney
(d) Raliegh

4. What does Coker do?
(a) He is a lung specialist
(b) He is the local undertaker
(c) He is a pharmacist
(d) He is a stable owner

5. In this chapter the positive influence of what woman is highlighted?
(a) Helen
(b) Mrs. Selbourne
(c) Mrs. Leonard
(d) Eliza

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eugene get a lot of teasing for as a young boy?

2. Where has Oliver been when Steve goes to get him?

3. How old is Eugene in chapter 22?

4. What happens to Daisy in this chapter?

5. What prompts Gant's rampage in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think it is significant that both of Eugene's parents attend his graduation?

2. How would you describe Eliza as a business woman?

3. Describe the effect going to the Leonard's school has on Eugene.

4. Is there any significance to the fact that Helen is the one who takes Gant to Baltimore for treatment of his cancer?

5. Why is Ben's illness an important part of this book.

6. An underlying theme of the book is Eugene's developing attitudes toward the role of sex in his life. How do you think the fact that he grew up at Dixieland effected his life attitudes?

7. Is it significant that the two brothers, and not the sisters or parents are responsible for making the funeral arrangements for Ben?

8. Briefly describe Mr. Leonard.

9. Briefly explain the Gant childrens' work experiences as children.

10. How does Eugene handle the loss of the relationship with Laura?

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