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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two Negroes doing in the church lot?

2. Why does Rinthy sleep near the campfire?

3. At what time of day does Culla cross the river on the ferry?

4. Who does Culla encounter years later?

5. Why does Rinthy say her breasts are bleeding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of the tinker. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of guilt. Identify at least two examples about guilt in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of guilt.

Essay Topic 3

McCarthy does not identify Culla and Rinthy by name until the story has progressed for awhile. Why does McCarthy leave them nameless for awhile? What is he trying to say about their situation by leaving them nameless?

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