All the King's Men Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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All the King's Men Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 138 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. Who does not approve of Jack working for Willie?

2. With whom has Willie been having an affair?

3. What is Judge Irwin's response to Willie's request?

4. Who recommended the school for Cass?

5. What happens to Annabelle's husband, Duncan Trice?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author begin the story in the present time of 1936?

2. Under what circumstances did Jack's parents meet?

3. What is it that makes Adam accept the position of director of the hospital?

4. Does Jack have any contact with his real father now?

5. What twist of fate changes public perception of Willie Stark?

6. Explain the actions in Chapter 9 which create not only the climax of the novel but also the classic theme of good vs. evil.

7. How does Judge Irwin react when he sees Jack and Willie at his home?

8. What happens in Chapter 8 to make Adam want to resign as director of the hospital?

9. How does Jack come to learn about the Mastern family?

10. What had happened to Anne after she breaks up with Jack and graduates college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Willie's role as protagonist evolves as the plot extends. How does Willie change from the hard-working farm boy to a manipulative politician? What are Willie's motivators? Is Willie the typical protagonist hero at heart?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Willie Stark. Be sure to include his personality and behaviors as well as his physicality? What drives Willie as a young man? How does Willie change as he grows older?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of good vs. evil in the novel. Who/what represents good? Who/what represents evil? How do they co-exist or do they? What is the final confrontation?

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