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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 kind of unit is Ronsel in when he is called to fight?

2. What does Laura want to call the farm?

3. What is Henry's last name?

4. What is Mrs. Jackson's occupation?

5. What did Ronsel hope to do when he joined the military?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Ronsel signing up for the military?

2. How did Laura feel on her thirtieth birthday?

3. What does Laura do to help with the war efforts?

4. What did Mr. MacAllans make Hap do while he was recovering?

5. What does the Jackson family want more than anything?

6. What causes Laura to not kick the Atwoods off the property?

7. How did Hap break his leg?

8. What is the big rumor spread about Dr. Turpin?

9. Why does Dr. Turpin make things worse for Hap and his injury?

10. What is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of the Jackson's goal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Choosing sides was a theme that was presented in "Mudbound". What are some of the examples of this theme appearing, and how did it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

What hopes does Ronsel have for his future, and what are the main obstacles he will have to overcome to achieve these goals?

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