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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 does Aces decide to introduce Jones to Kate?

2. How does Aces Nelson make his living?

3. Who does Jones call "The Black Duchess"?

4. Who arranges for Kate's husband to be committed to an asylum?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Jones break professional protocol regarding Mr. Appleton?

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

6. Who is Aces Nelson and how does Jones meet him?

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

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

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

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

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

Jones spends some alone time throughout the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Jones' life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

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