The Truest Pleasure Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Truest Pleasure Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 seems to be most important to Tom when he and Ginny are at the place in #40?

2. How many of Tom's relatives come for the wedding?

3. Which of the following is something Ginny did NOT experience while taking the tonic?

4. What did Tom see a woman do at a Happyland Colony revival when he was a boy?

5. What does Pa give Ginny and Tom for a wedding gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Locke's encounter with a demon-possessed man in the Philippines.

2. How does Tom fit in with Ginny's family when be is courting her?

3. What is a pound party and what is its purpose?

4. Describe Ginny's encounter with a demon spirit as she tries to walk to Sunset Rock prior to her baby being born.

5. Why does Tom resist all on Ginny's efforts to get him to go to a revival with her?

6. What does Ginny think should have been a red flag in potential problems for her and Tom?

7. What feelings and memories are rekindled in Tom while watching Ginny at the revival?

8. What did the Indian doctor do for Ginny in an attempt to bring on her menstrual periods?

9. What was the result of Ginny's following the Indian doctor's advice?

10. What was Ginny's opinion of her looks all through her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ginny shows signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Ginny is a mature young woman and note why you selected the examples.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the story "The Truest Pleasure"? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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