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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. Where does Rose go after spending only one night in the farmhouse?
2. Why did Cecilia not want to marry Son?
3. Who does Sissy think will become the next cook at St. Elizabeth's?
4. What does Son learn about June's estate?
5. Who takes care of Cecilia during the day?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Son say about being wounded and Cecilia's not wanting to marry him?
2. What does Sissy think Son is trying to hide during the conversations with Thomas?
3. What does Son keep the same at St. Elizabeth's even though with his inheritance, he now has the authority to change?
4. How do Sissy and Son view Thomas' visit so differently?
5. What does Thomas leave for Sissy before he goes?
6. When did Sissy learn that she was not adopted?
7. What information does Sissy learn about her life while driving with Rose?
8. How have the driving lessons provides some hope for a better relationship between Sissy and Rose?
9. What does Rose do after the family moves into the farmhouse?
10. What is the nature of the relationship between Sissy and Rose at this point in time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of lying. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience lying and then cite an example to support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the role of the family in THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most families living during the mid-20th century?
Essay Topic 3
Create a character study of Rose. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Rose?
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