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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who questions Clyde?

2. What is Clyde's part of the prison called?

3. What does Clyde call his plan?

4. What is the article about that Clyde reads in a newspaper?

5. Why does Clyde say he cannot come for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An American tragedy is written in a naturalistic style.

1) What are the elements of a naturalistic style?

2) Why do you think Dreiser uses a naturalistic style for this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Dreiser depicts Clyde as a moral coward. Do you think this depiction of Clyde is fair? What are Clyde's strengths and weaknesses? Describe how Clyde could of used his strengths and weaknesses to become a success.

Essay Topic 3

Clyde cannot resist women. Why do you think he is so weak in this regard? How do you think it affects his judgment?

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