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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 does Norman agree to gyppo instead of work for wages?

2. What does Jim eventually consider Norman to be?

3. What does Jim enjoy doing at the camp?

4. Eventually how does Norman come to feel about Jim?

5. Which men does Jim especially pick on in camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jim never eat at breakfast?

2. What does Norman observe about Jim's behavior with the other men?

3. What is the content of Jim's final letter to Norman?

4. What question does Jim not ask Norman at dinner?

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

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

7. What does Norman fear about Jim?

8. Why does Norman make this decision?

9. How does Norman perceive Jim?

10. What does Jim do while the prostitutes are working?

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

Why does Norman find Jim Grierson to be such a repugnant character? What is known about Jim and Norman's backgrounds which may indicate the huge conflict in their personalities? Jim is probably intelligent because he reads all the time and he is crafty enough to make extra money, so where is the disconnect for Norman as far as Jim is concerned? Support your answer with examples.

Essay Topic 3

Norman never does achieve the level of esteem he hopes for from Bill. Does this have anything to do with Norman's choice not to return to Bill's crew the following summer? Or does Norman just want to expand his skill sets by working in a different area? Why would Bill ask Norman to return if he did not like him? Compare and contrast what Bill and Norman were looking for from each other.

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