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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. Why does Isabelle return to Clementine's in Chapter 19?

2. Where does Caleb's recurring erotic dream occur?

3. Who tries to stop Caleb from bursting in on the Weblers' meeting in Chapter 12?

4. What does Landry do in Chapter 12 that shocks Caleb?

5. In Chapter 13, who does George immediately assume has killed Landry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does George insist on going with Prentiss and Caleb as they escape?

2. Where do Prentiss and Caleb go after Caleb breaks Prentiss out of jail?

3. Who comes looking for George, Caleb, and Prentiss in Chapter 22?

4. What does General Glass ask Wade Webler for?

5. Who does Caleb eventually confess the truth about Landry's killing to?

6. How does Tim react when Caleb gets to the jail?

7. What fantasy does Prentiss spin with Clementine in Chapter 20?

8. In Chapter 19, why does Isabelle go back to Clementine's after leaving?

9. In Chapter 19, what does Mildred tell Isabelle about George?

10. What casket does Isabelle suggest getting for Landry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In general, how does Harris describe and depict slavery in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Isabelle and Mildred have an unusual - and unusually close - relationship. Write an essay exploring Harris's development and descriptions of this friendship.

Essay Topic 3

When, and why, does Isabelle feel that she and George may have failed in parenting Caleb, and what is George's response to her expressions of regret? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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