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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 do Sister Bessie and Dude do after they get out of bed?

2. What does Jeeter notice when Sister Bessie and Dude return?

3. What happens when the trio approaches its destination?

4. What do Sister Bessie and Jeeter use for light to search for Dude?

5. What does Jeeter do in the fields now?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the prognosis for the car after it is repaired?

2. How does the situation regarding Grandma Lester show Jeeter's complete disregard for his family?

3. What does Jeeter do when Sister Bessie and Dude attempt to consummate their marriage?

4. In spite of his good intentions, how does Jeeter's lack of diligence create a tragic mistake regarding the fire?

5. How does the trio get some money for a little food and a room?

6. Why has Pearl left Lov and what solution does Jeeter offer?

7. How do Ada and Jeeter react to Grandma Lester being hit by the car?

8. How is Jeeter inspired to do something positive on the farm regarding the fields?

9. What damages does Jeeter notice about the car when Sister Bessie and Dude return to the farm?

10. What is the result of Sister Bessie and Dude's trip to see Tom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poverty takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite three examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book TOBACCO ROAD? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Caldwell's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

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