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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who supposes that Judge Moody is kin to Julia Mortimer and is affronted that he would disparage her?

2. What reason does Granny say Jack is like the dead person she tries to wake in Part 3?

3. Where does Julia Mortimer state that she wants to be buried?

4. Where does Judge Moody suggest Jack and Gloria move to because cousins are allowed to be married there?

5. Who arrives at the reunion in Part 5 and is unhappy to see the Moody's are present?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the nature of the family's secrets in the book. What is telling of the family based on these secrets?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Jack and Vaughn in the book. In what way might Vaughn be the better candidate for family leader over Jack? What reasons can account for this?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the impact Jack's return has on Vaughn in the book. What effect could his return have in a positive and negative respect? What role might Vaughn's education be able to play in the future to secure him a more respected spot in the family?

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