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A Death in the Family
James Agee
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapter 7
Section in Italics–End of Part One
Chapter 8
Chapters 9–10
Chapter 11
Chapters 12–13
Section in Italics (I)
Section in Italics (II)
Chapters 14–15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapters 18–20
Characters
Character List
Rufus Follet
Mary Follet
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapter 7
Section in Italics–End of Part One
Chapter 8
Chapters 9–10
Chapter 11
Chapters 12–13
Section in Italics (1)
Section in Italics (2)
Chapters 14–15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapters 18–20
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapter 2 Quiz
1
of 5
Who calls Jay implying that Grampa Follet is on the verge of death?
Walter
Andrew
Great-Aunt Sadie
Ralph
2
of 5
How does Jay remember his father being towards his mother?
Generous
Cruel
Burdensome
Indifferent
3
of 5
What does Jay make for Mary before he leaves the house?
Some hot milk
A piece of toast
A whiskey and soda
A fried egg
4
of 5
Jay askes Mary what she would like to do for ___, which is approaching.
Easter
Their anniversary
Valentine’s Day
Her birthday
5
of 5
What does Mary put in Jay’s pocket before she walks him outside?
Money for the ferry
A clean handkerchief
A romantic note
A bag of sweets
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Rufus Follet: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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