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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jack go in Chapter 7?

2. What does Jack discover about the wealth of Judge Irwin's second wife?

3. What does Willie want for Tom?

4. What does Jack's mother reveal to Jack about Judge Irwin

5. What question does Jack ask Anne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolism of Jack Burden's name? Do you feel that he carries a burden? Or is Jack himself the burden?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Jack was surprised to learn about Judge Irwin's acceptance of the bribe related to the utilities company case? For some reason, Jack has an instinct that Judge Irwin's vulnerability is related to money. Why? Is it sad or practical that Jack can learn about the judge's flaw and accept it? Explain why Jack feels the need to research the judge in the first place.

Essay Topic 3

Tiny Duffy is characterized as the epitome of evil in the book. Explain Tiny's motives for what he does. Do you think people like Tiny gravitate toward political positions because there is more opportunity for advancement? Or for greed? Explain.

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