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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 does Eustace say will help Benbow with his case?

2. Where was Tommy shot?

3. Who tries to ask Eustace about the Goodwin case?

4. What does Goodwin refuse while in jail?

5. What causes Snopes to leave Reba’s business?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Temple do that makes Reba mad at her?

2. Why does Narcissa visit Eustace, and what does she learn?

3. What shows Benbow that his sister will never lie to him?

4. What does Miss Reba say when she meets Temple?

5. What kind of business does Miss Reba run?

6. Why does Temple need the care of a doctor?

7. What does Snopes reveal about Temple’s situation?

8. Where does Popeye take Temple, and why?

9. How does Benbow feel after talking to Temple, and why?

10. How does Goodwin feel about his likely death for a crime he is innocent of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Reba has a very unique role in this plot. How would you describe this role, and what would have changed in the book without her?

Essay Topic 2

Discrimination is a very important topic of discussion in this book. How is this discussion brought about, and how does it affect the tone of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Narcissa highly disapproves of Benbow’s actions in the book. Why does she feel this way, and what does she do about it?

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