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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. From where do most of Foxie's customers come?
2. When is Julian and Caroline's party scheduled?
3. What does Julian put into his mouth?
4. What is both a benefit and a drawback for Ed as it relates to Helene's behavior?
5. On what condition does Julian agree to visit Harry?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What was the author's purpose for establishing the story at the Christmas holiday? Is there any significance to his choosing this holiday? What is particularly poignant or painful about this choice for his characters? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Explain Prohibition and its effect on the U.S. in the 1920s and 1930s. How do Julian and his friends manage to sidestep Prohibition? Explain why Prohibition gives rise to organized crime.
Essay Topic 3
Julian's father has much disdain for Julian because he is very much like his grandfather. Explain how Julian is so much like his grandfather. What behaviors does he exhibit that are reminiscent of his grandfather? Are the traits behavioral or inherited? Explain.
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