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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Cletus some magazines that he unloads in the car?

2. What color is Cletus' house?

3. What color is the spiritualist church?

4. Where does Summer sit while Ob and Cletus chat about a church?

5. What is Cletus' mother's name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Ob drives past the capitol, Cletus looks like he'd like to stay there forever. Discuss why Cletus and Summer are fascinated by the capitol building and what it represents to them.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Summer and Cletus, and how it changes in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The trip to the spiritualist church is quieter than Summer had thought it would be. Discuss the trip and how it affects Ob, Summer, and Cletus.

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