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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jephson ask Mrs. Griffith to do?

2. What is Jephson's first name?

3. What does Clyde dispose of at the Cranston's?

4. How is Clyde to be executed?

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 ends as it started with the Griffith family preaching on the streets with their young grandson Russell. What do you think will happen to Russell in the future? In what way can Mrs. Griffith stop Russell from turning out like Clyde? How important is a child's upbringing?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Using examples to support your argument discuss the following statement. Dreiser prose is pedestrian, uninspired and cliched.

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