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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clyde tell Roberta he needs to do?

2. How much money does Mrs. Griffith raise?

3. What gives Clyde hints about how not to get caught?

4. What is the name of Sondra's brother?

5. What does Clyde deny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roberta tries and fails to get an abortion, partly because society sees abortion as immoral. What are your views on abortion? Why do you think society has become more accepting of abortion?

Essay Topic 2

The novel depicts the American dream going badly wrong. What do you think is the American dream? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the American dream? How does the American dream affect the mindset of American society?

Essay Topic 3

An American Tragedy is written in three parts. Examine the structure of the novel.

1) In what way dos the first part show the importance of a child's upbringing?

2) What are the main themes of the second part of the novel?

3) Why do you think Clyde's character does not genuinely seek redemption in the final part of the novel?

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