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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Clyde not marry Roberta?

2. Where is the jail situated?

3. Where does Sondra want Clyde to visit her in a few weeks time?

4. Where does Belknap advise Mrs. Griffith to stay?

5. What is Jephson's first name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel depicts the class system in America in the twenties.

1) How and why was life changing for the working classes in twenties America? How difficult was it for a member of the working classes to make an impact on society?

2) What were the role of the upper classes in twenties America? How much control did they have?

3) Do you think there is still a recognizable class system in America? In what ways has it changed?

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

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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