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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is catering at the Hotel Pierre ballroom?

2. In what branch of the military does Joe enlist?

3. What movie tickets does Joe get?

4. Where does Joe go immediately after his fall?

5. What does Joe get ideas from the movie about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What predictions do you make for the characters in the story beyond the book? What do you think they do after the story is being told? Which characters become more successful? Which ones suffer hardships? Why do you think this is so?

Essay Topic 2

What role does corruption play in the story? Which characters are examples of corruption? Which characters are victims of corruption? Analyze at least 2 examples of corruption in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship that Sammy and Tracy have. Analyze their behavior towards one another. Are they in love? Why or why not? In what ways are they compatible?

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