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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. Why is Micky afraid of his father?

2. Why does Carlos want Micky to stay in London?

3. Why do Micky and Edward go to Nellie's in Part 1, Chapter 2?

4. What do Micky and Edward do to the other boys at the watering hole?

5. Why is Augusta having a tea party in Part I, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of a character is Seth? Be sure to mention his business acumen and religious beliefs.

2. How are Micky and Augusta tied to each other forever?

3. Who is Augusta now manipulating in Part 2, and why?

4. Describe the ratting and explain its significance to the story.

5. What is the setting of the novel, and how does it affect the storyline immediately?

6. What has been Hugh's journey through the bank up to Part 1, Chapter 3?

7. What secret is established in the Prologue?

8. Why does Hugh go to the Greenbourne's for a job?

9. What do the letters to Florence and the feelings of Hugh's that follow tell you about their relationship?

10. What transpires between Hugh and Maisie in Part I, Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between father and son is often a complex one. Analyze the relationships between Edward and Joseph, Micky and Papa, Hugh and Tobias (his father). Are they weak or healthy? How do the relationships mold the sons into the men that they become?

Essay Topic 2

Though Tonio's character is not in the story as often as others, he is crucial to the plot line. Many events occur because of what Tonio knows and what his goals are. Discuss how Tonio is a catalyst for much of the plot line.

Essay Topic 3

How can it be argued that Edward is a weak character? Where does the weakness come from? How is it fed over the years? Where does it lead him?

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