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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kate want to stay with her?

2. Jones later has a dream that he and Kate are ____________________.

3. At what hotel does Aces reveal Kate McCloud's story to Jones?

4. Aces manipulates Jones into ____________________.

5. Jones takes the job as Kate's ______________ and masseur.

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Jones need before he feels he can respond to Kate's job offer?

2. How is the theme of fame and fortune exhibited in this chapter?

3. What is the irony of the author's surrounding himself with people who do not seem to ever be lonely at all?

4. What is the reader's frustration with the burgeoning relationship Jones has with Mr. Appleton?

5. How does the author blur the line between reality and fiction regarding Barbara Hutton?

6. Why does the reader have a feeling of incompleteness while reading this book?

7. How do Jones' strong feelings for Kate prompt him to think that he might be in over his head?

8. What impact did the publication of this work have on Capote's life?

9. Why does the author again resort to heavy name dropping in this chapter?

10. Who is Mr. Appleton and what is his relationship to Jones?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of regret. Identify at least two examples about regret in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of regret.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of P.B. Jones. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in time?

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