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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. Who does Clyde become infatuated with at the Griffith's party?
(a) Bella Griffith
(b) Bertine Cranston
(c) Sondra Finchley
(d) Jane Philips

2. Where does Clyde visit at the beginning of chapter 34?
(a) Drug stores
(b) Bars
(c) Friends houses
(d) Doctors

3. What is the real price of the fur jacket?
(a) $75
(b) $200
(c) $150
(d) $100

4. What is the name of Clyde's rich uncle?
(a) Samuel
(b) David
(c) Philip
(d) Frank

5. What state is Oscar from?
(a) North Carolina
(b) New Jersey
(c) Mississippi
(d) New York

Short Answer Questions

1. What can factory girls never aspire to?

2. What does Clyde comment on to make her feel like a princess?

3. At what hotel does Clyde find a job?

4. Who does Roberta say Clyde is attracted to?

5. Who does Clyde go to for help?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clyde befriend Miller Nicholson?

2. How does Jephson boost Clyde's courage?

3. What two taboos does Dreiser address in book 2, chapter 37?

4. What are Clyde's main worries?

5. Why does Clyde continue to go against what he believes is right?

6. In what way does the final chapter replay the opening chapter?

7. In what way does Clyde's behavior reflect American society?

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

9. Why does Mason ask for a special session of the grand jury?

10. Describe the Griffith family.

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