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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 is the name of the bridge they pass over in this chapter?

2. What did the family develop in the car to protect them?

3. What number train does the family have to catch?

4. What is Ludus' excuse for not returning with the team?

5. How long does Grandfather say it will take until the road will be impassible by an automobile?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does beginning of Chapter 5 describe the transition between Mississippi and Tennessee?

2. What is the unspoken agreement between Father and John?

3. What are the elements of virtue and non-virtue that are shown in this chapter?

4. Why does Ned feel so at ease with the prostitutes?

5. In what way does Binford abuse the women in his charge?

6. Why do they have to make the 23 train in Chapter 3?

7. How does the final scene in Chapter 4 express the theme of racism?

8. In what ways can Maury be seen as a positive character?

9. What plot elements does this chapter introduce?

10. Describe Boon's situation as a retainer.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel covers the taboo subject of prostitution. Do you think prostitution is a major problem in other countries? Which countries do the students think manage to deal with prostitution better? In what way is it better?

Essay Topic 2

Faulkner is a native of the area he writes about and adheres to the rule that writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Faulkner was a native of Mississippi? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there moments when you think Faulkner does not portray a character or setting well? What affect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

The Reivers is written in three parts. Examine the structure of the novel.

1) In what way does the first few chapters show the importance of a child's upbringing.

2) What themes are developed in the middle part of the novel?

3) Why do you think Grandfather stops Lucius' father from beating him at the end of the novel?

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