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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. Who does Boon yell for Lucius to go and see?

2. What time does a train leave for Jefferson?

3. Where has Otis been found?

4. Who has joined the women at the hotel?

5. What reason does Corrie give for not servicing Boon's sexual needs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Lycurgus give Lucius in Chapter 11?

2. In what way has Lucius matured since the beginning of the novel?

3. In what way does Boon show a lack of understanding for Corrie in Chapter 9?

4. What differences does Chapter 11 show between Butch and the constable?

5. How did the constable react to the fight between Butch and Boon?

6. How can Lightning win the race?

7. How does Chapter 9 express themes of deception and abuse of power?

8. Why does Ned question the officer for his arrest?

9. In what way does the content in this chapter show Lucius as still a child?

10. How does Chapter 12 show the effects of sexual desire on an individual?

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

Compare Lucius and Boon.

1) What is their relationship with their parents?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think Boon feels inferior to Lucius? How does this affect their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the southern Gothic genre.

1) What are the typical plot, character, and settings of the genre?

2) How has the genre developed over the years?

3) In general what thoughts and feeling does the southern Gothic novel express?

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