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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. When does Bellarosa say he wants John to represent him in the Juan case?

2. Why does Susan tell John they can't go away for a few months in Chapter 21?

3. Why does John want Susan to pay a social call on Bellarosa?

4. Whose law firm does John work for?

5. What do the Bellarosa's use the ballroom for in their estate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does John spend Easter?

2. What happens when Bellarosa meets with John in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 5, how does John fear he insulted Lester?

4. Why is Bellarosa good for Alhambra?

5. What happens the first time Bellarosa comes by John's house?

6. What does John tell Susan after leaving the Bellarosas in Chapter 17?

7. When John visits Alhambra in Chapter 3, what does he find?

8. How does Bellarosa try to help John with his tax problems?

9. What does Bellarosa ask John for in Chapter 19?

10. Who is Bellarosa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine morality as a theme in this novel. What is the author's commentary about morality?

Essay Topic 2

Explore at least three symbols that are used throughout this novel. What does the author try to do through this use of symbolism?

Essay Topic 3

How is self-betrayal a theme in this novel?

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