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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. When Jack returns to his office, he finds that ______________________________ have been begun for State Auditor, Byram B. White.
2. Who does not approve of Jack working for Willie?
3. Why does Willie lose when he runs for reelection?
4. Why is the decision made to back Willie?
5. How does Judge Irwin react when a dinner guest berates Governor Stark's programs?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain how Judge Irwin's death grants Jack his independence.
2. Why is the move to hire Adam Stanton as the administrator of Willie's new hospital so out of character for Willie?
3. How does Willie react when his assistant, Sadie Burke, tells him, "Judge Irwin has come for Callahan."
4. Jack takes an abrupt, unannounced trip to California after learning of Anne's affair with Willie. What consumes Jack's thoughts as he drives cross-country?
5. What is revealed in the literary technique does the author use at the beginning of Chapter 2?
6. What twist of fate changes public perception of Willie Stark?
7. How does Judge Irwin react when he sees Jack and Willie at his home?
8. How does the author begin the story in the present time of 1936?
9. What is Willie's second plan of action when he cannot get to the Fryes?
10. How is Willie's physical presence described by the author?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Which of Willy's transgressions is his worst? Marital infidelity? Blackmail? Lack of ethics? Which of his transgressions serves him well? Which one will ultimately result in his death?
Essay Topic 2
Some psychologists might say that Tom Stark's indiscriminate behavior is a child calling for help. Do you agree or disagree with this premise? What do you think Tom truly wants from his parents? Do you think Willie is so permissive with Tom because Willy had to work so hard on the farm when he was a boy? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
The author inserts a surprising story in as Chapter 4 regarding the Mastern family. What lessons is the author trying to teach in this chapter? Is it the evil of slavery? The sins of marital infidelity? The burden of guilt and remorse? Explain your position.
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