Rich Man, Poor Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Rich Man, Poor Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 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. What does Axel put into one of his rolls before he bakes some?

2. What are Willie's career goals?

3. What happens soon after Thomas beats up Mr. Greening?

4. What is the source of Rudolph's depression?

5. Who blackmails Clothilde when he finds out she has been having an affair with Thomas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What important realization does Rudolph come to while temporarily working in the family bakery?

2. Explain why Thomas is so happy living in Ohio.

3. What are the underlying feelings of the members of the Jordache family at dinner?

4. What is the nature of Thomas' affair with Clothilde?

5. What does Thomas do to Teddy Boylan as revenge for Teddy's seducing Gretchen?

6. Who does Thomas fight at the gym and why is he so violent?

7. How is Thomas able to repay the $5,000 his father paid for his release several years earlier?

8. What is the irony of the money Thomas receives and then wants to pay back to his father?

9. Explain how Thomas is Axel's least favorite child but Thomas is most like Axel.

10. What is Mary's reaction when she learns that Axel gave up $5,000 to save Thomas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of four of the characters. Remember to exclude Thomas but you may choose from Rudolph, Gretchen, Jean, Kate, Dwyer, Wesley and Billy.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for the novel. Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Shaw choose to use these places in the text?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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