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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. Why does Ed like to have Al stationed at the Apollo Hotel?

2. Gibbsville lies in the _____________________ region.

3. What is William English's political party affiliation?

4. What is William Dilworth English's profession?

5. What was the profession of William English's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the cycle of alcoholism complete for Julian now?

2. How does alcohol become a status symbol during the 1920s and 1930s?

3. How do the Englishes behave toward Julian and Caroline at Christmas dinner?

4. Of all the men from whom she had to choose, why was Caroline drawn to Julian?

5. Who are the happiest people in this story?

6. What does Christmas dinner at Julian's parent's home exemplify?

7. How is Lute portrayed as a generous and thoughtful person?

8. What does Caroline threaten Julian with if he does not straighten out the mess with Harry?

9. Explain how Julian's alcohol problem is escalating despite his attempts to act normally.

10. What coping mechanisms do Julian and Caroline use to try to control the alcohol abuse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the social pecking order in Gibbsville? What criteria are used to determine social standing? Explain why someone like Harry Reilly who has more money than most of the other men is still not allowed into the inner circle of society.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the racial discrimination in Gibbsville. How is it displayed? What is the racial demographic of Gibbsville? Why does Irma feel entitled to live there but resents some others who do?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Caroline. Do you think she is happy being married to Julian? Or was marriage just an inevitable path for women in the 1920s? Do you think she is pleased with her choice or just making the best of a difficult situation? Explain.

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