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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Walter Dillard's uncle work?
(a) Heinz
(b) Levy Pants
(c) Stark and Company
(d) Stork and Crest

2. How is Samuel related to Asa Griffith?
(a) He is her cousin
(b) He is her nephew
(c) He is her brother
(d) He is her second cousin

3. Where does Clyde take Roberta for her abortion?
(a) Gloversville
(b) Albany
(c) Utica
(d) Lottville

4. What does Sparser say his job is?
(a) A waiter
(b) A chauffeur
(c) A receptionist
(d) A stock broker

5. What town did Roberta first find a job in?
(a) Trippett Mills
(b) Kings Lyn
(c) Racketeer
(d) Leighton Buzzard

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Clyde and Roberta dance?

2. What is Oscar's surname?

3. In what way does Clyde say he loves Roberta?

4. Why is Rita wary of physical contact?

5. What kind of shop does Short own?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Clyde's main worries?

2. What do you think drives Clyde to pursue Sondra and ignore Roberta?

3. How does Dreiser use the crime to show the American class structure?

4. How do the Samuel Griffith family react to Clyde's popularity?

5. Why does the Samuel Griffith family refuse Clyde's insanity plea?

6. Describe how Clyde kills Roberta.

7. In what way does Clyde keep his promise to Gilbert?

8. How do the authorities react to Roberta's death?

9. How has Clyde's behavior affected those around him?

10. What is Clyde's view of his relationship with Roberta?

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