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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. Why is Jones drawn into Kate's world?

2. In what country is the city in #92 located?

3. What recent advice has Kate received regarding her son?

4. With whom does Jones have lunch in this chapter?

5. What is Kate McCloud's husband's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of loneliness exhibited in this chapter?

2. How does the author plant the question of truth versus illusion especially regarding Aces' explanation of Kate's life for Jones?

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

4. What leads Jones into discussing a party held in Montgomery Clift's honor?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Miss Self summon Jones to a meeting and why is she willing to forgo her business tenet of no socialization of employees with clients outside business appointments?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Capote's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

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 Mr. Appleton 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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