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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George whisper to himself when he sees his mother's body?

2. What is Wash's job?

3. At the end of this story, who does Reverend Curtis feel is an "instrument of God"?

4. When Helen and Seth go for a walk, how does Helen feel about Seth?

5. When Ray is buying groceries, what does he tell Hal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three characters that you feel have power in Winesburg. Defend your choices and discuss what characteristics are needed to be powerful in Winesburg. How do these characters use their power? What does having power in Winesburg mean? How is power a theme, or not a theme, in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

There are several marriages presented in "Winesburg, Ohio". Describe and compare these marriages. What is Anderson trying to say about marriage?

Essay Topic 3

George Willard is present in most of the stories in this book. Who is George? How do you describe him? What role does George play in the book and for the other characters of Winesburg?

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