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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. Aces manipulates Jones into ____________________.

2. Jones' dining companion tells a sexy story about a man named _______________.

3. Which world figure enters the restaurant, causing a stir?

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

5. Which city does Jones talk about for its intensity?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Axel Jaeger embody one of the book's key themes?

2. What information does Aces reveal to Jones about Axel Jaeger?

3. What are three of the book's motifs that make an appearance in this chapter?

4. Why does Jones mention Florie Rotondo during the low moments at the end of this chapter?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What were the perceptions among Capote's real life friends upon the publication of this fictional work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of the passage of time is an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of the passage of time throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Jones. Begin with his physical characteristics and extend into his personality and behavioral traits. What is Jones' background? Does he spend much of his time trying to rid himself of his past? Explain.

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