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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 was the name of the man's band during his heyday?

2. Rob one day hopes to hope which office?

3. What is the name of the author's brother?

4. The hotel overlooked which body of water?

5. What is the name of Ted's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is La Doll? What caused her fall from grace?

2. What do Stephanie and Bennie do to fit in?

3. What does Jules say about the fact that he likes to talk about himself more than his subject?

4. Who is Robert Freeman?

5. What technique does Jules use to try to get Kitty to open up?

6. Who is Bosco? Why is the washed up musician important to Steph and Bennie?

7. Where does Ted's interest lie while he is in Europe?

8. Explain the scene at Lizzie's apartment.

9. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "After Lincoln's Game."

10. Give an example of the material included in the Power Point slide titled "One Night Later."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Redemption is one of the main themes in the story. Each of the characters seems to go through a dark period. This is especially true of Sasha, whose entire background is revealed in various chapters. Sasha was a run away, did drugs, had many injuries and a rough life on the streets or in run down places all over the world, including Naples. Jocelyn may have the darkest past of all. Jocelyn fell into a bad lifestyle at a young age and spent her life from then on in and out of drug rehab and having bad experiences. Discuss redemption and how it applies to Sasha, Jocelyn, and Bennie. Explain in detail how and why each character felt the need to be redeemed.

Essay Topic 2

The last chapter of the book explains great leaps in technology and how they are used in the business world as well as in people's lives. Explain the new and advanced technologies. Give your opinion on the importance and use of each.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Bennie and Scotty. What is the common ground for friendship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do the friends respect each other? How has their relationship changed/evolved over the past twenty years? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically?

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