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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 Ignatius refuse to wear?

2. What time does Santa say she will pick up Irene?

3. What is the position that Ignatius accepts at Levy Pants?

4. Why does Ignatius like to sit in the backseat?

5. What prevents Ignatius from reaching the lower drawers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What excuse does Ignatius make for not selling any hot dogs?

2. How must George adapt to Jones' presence at the bar?

3. What do Mr. and Mrs. Levy argue about as they watch television?

4. What does Chapter 1establish about Irene and Ignatius' relationship?

5. What does Myrna's letter say in Chapter 7?

6. Why does Ignatius claim he goes to the movies?

7. How has Ignatius tried to bring peace to his house?

8. How does Ignatius conduct the workers strike?

9. Describe Ignatuis and Irene's car accident.

10. Describe Myrna and Ignatius's relationship at college.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Toole's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the values of 1960's.

1) Why were student politics so important at that time ?

2) In what ways are the characters a product of their time? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3)Does today's society share any values with 1960's America?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Why? Do the share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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