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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian's parents are critical of _________________.
(a) The IRS
(b) The Democrats
(c) The president
(d) Julian

2. What was the profession of William English's father?
(a) Attorney
(b) Physician
(c) Bank president
(d) Politician

3. What does Lute want to take to the party?
(a) Fireworks
(b) His own liquor
(c) Steaks
(d) Deli trays

4. What is the relationship between Julian and the person telling the story?
(a) He is Julian's father-in-law
(b) He is Julian's fraternity brother
(c) He is Julian's brother
(d) He has a lot of money invested in Julian's business

5. Who is the driver of the car in front of Al?
(a) Ed
(b) Caroline
(c) Lute
(d) Julian

Short Answer Questions

1. How did William English's father die?

2. What does Julian want to do to the person telling the story?

3. What do both Julian and Caroline get from the Englishes?

4. What sport did Al used to do?

5. Who is Lute's boss?

Short Essay Questions

1. What becomes clear about Julian's life which would explain much of his behavior recently?

2. What does this chapter reveal about the story's protagonist, Julian English?

3. What does Christmas dinner at Julian's parent's home exemplify?

4. What is the extent of prejudice in this story?

5. How does Julian's boyhood affect his behavior today?

6. How do the Englishes behave toward Julian and Caroline at Christmas dinner?

7. How does Julian's father react to Julian's death?

8. Who is Alice Cartwright?

9. What does Caroline threaten Julian with if he does not straighten out the mess with Harry?

10. Who is Al Grecco?

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