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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Rinthy been looking for her baby?

2. What job is Culla offered?

3. Why does Culla have to wait to cross the river?

4. What is Culla accused of by two men in the cabin?

5. What hangs on the walls of the old cabin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Culla and Rinthy. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Explain McCarthy's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

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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