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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. Through his day job, what does Ned learn about Tree?
2. How does Jenny react when she learns Ned is in town after college graduation?
3. Why do Sam and Ned break into the Night Owl?
4. What is Drew Littler's condition after Jack Ward's visitation?
5. Why does Ned leave the white jewel house?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Jenny become so angry when Eileen calls her house to find Ned?
2. After their celebratory dinner, what is clear about Jenny's relationship with F. William Peterson?
3. What kind of life does Claude, Jr. lead?
4. What is the meaning behind Sam and Ned instantly recognizing each other at The Night Owl?
5. Why does Sam continue to believe Jack Ward is lucky?
6. How is the pool table symbolic of the relationship between Ned and Sam?
7. Why is Mrs. Agajanian such a sad character?
8. What job is very lucrative for Ned?
9. What does Ned learn about himself concerning job prospects?
10. How is Sam's graduation present for Ned fitting of his character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Whom does Jenny love: Sam or F. William Peterson?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways is Ned like Sam? How does Ned work to avoid similar behavior patterns?
Essay Topic 3
What role does gambling play in the novel? Look at characters who are addicted to gambling and how gambling influences their lives.
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