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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the Griffith family is ill?

2. Who does Mason receive a letter from?

3. How far does Mason say Clyde had to swim ashore?

4. How much money does Mrs. Griffith raise?

5. Where does Mrs. Finchley want to send Sondra to for two years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An American Tragedy is what is known as the great American novel. What is meant by the term great American novel? Are there any conventions of a great American novel? What other great American novels are there? What ideas and conventions do they share with an American Tragedy?

Essay Topic 2

Dreiser was a socialist. Using two examples from the novel, discuss the ways the story reflects Dreiser's political ideas?

Essay Topic 3

Both Clyde and Roberta are restricted by their moral upbringings. Using two examples from the book discuss how their upbringings affect their decisions in the book. Do you think their moral upbringings were more destructive than helpful?

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