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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. Eventually how does Norman come to feel about Jim?

2. What does Jim brag about over dinner one night?

3. How soon does Norman regret his decision about Jim?

4. How does Jim abuse women?

5. What does Norman take away from his experience with Jim?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norman fear about Jim?

2. Who does Norman meet one summer while logging in the woods?

3. How does Norman regain some composure after his trying days with Jim?

4. What is Jim's wintertime job?

5. What is Jim's complaint about the cooks?

6. How is Jim's behavior at dinner?

7. Why does Norman make this decision?

8. How does Norman perceive Jim?

9. What happens when Jim invites Norman to his home for dinner?

10. What happens when Norman returns to college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though he loves his brother, Norman still feels pangs of jealousy when Paul receives positive attention. Cite examples of Norman's jealousy and his attempts to rise above any petty behavior. Does Norman let Paul bask in glory because he knows Paul is challenged in other ways? What does this say about Norman's character?

Essay Topic 2

Like Neal, Paul also has a problem with alcohol but Paul is able to maintain a home and keep a job. Compare and contrast the characters of Paul and Neal. Unfortunately, Paul's struggle with alcohol has a tragic end. Do you think Paul's personality would have allowed any restrictions or was he a bright flame that was destined to burn out early? What do you think was Neal's fate?

Essay Topic 3

Norman is able to quickly discern the situation regarding Neal's problem with alcohol but it takes Neal's family a little longer. How does Neal's family enable Neal's behavior? How do they finally address the problem? Will Neal ever own his own life and do what he needs to to turn it around?

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