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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. What part of the quarter does Suzanne live in?

2. Who is the only guard in the area when Boudreaux decides to escape?

3. What is wrong with Broussard's license?

4. What does the officer accuse Broussard of being?

5. Why does Suzanne call herself a degenerate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Broussard's parole officer tell him in this section?

2. Describe Wally's character?

3. How is the drink effecting Broussard in this section?

4. How does the train ride to Louisiana change Winfield mindset?

5. What problems does Wally cause at the party?

6. How does Winfield spend his first afternoon in his home town?

7. How does Boudreaux die?

8. How are things going on between Suzanne and Broussard?

9. How does Broussard get into trouble in this section?

10. What problems is Winfield having in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Winfield's upbringing effect him and the decisions he makes in the book? How can Winfield get over the trouble he experienced as a child?

Essay Topic 2

What does it take to become a successful musician in Nashville? In what way did Winfield have the character to succeed? Why isn't he able to continue his success?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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