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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 Ed like to have Al stationed at the Apollo Hotel?

2. What has Julian's father not yet learned?

3. In what city do Lute and Irma live?

4. Where does Lute tease Irma that other women may want to take him?

5. What was the profession of William English's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Julian and Caroline address Julian's drinking problem before the party?

2. Who is Al Grecco?

3. How does Irma feel superior to the Jewish people across the street?

4. How does the author use another instance of foreshadowing for a climactic event soon to come?

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

6. What coping mechanisms do Julian and Caroline employ to hide Julian's drunken incident from his parents?

7. What is the irony about Dr. English's view on his son's alcohol abuse?

8. Of all the men from whom she had to choose, why was Caroline drawn to Julian?

9. How is the cycle of alcoholism complete for Julian now?

10. What are Al Greco's living arrangements?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julian is a classic alcoholic. Cite some typical behaviors of alcoholics and how Julian exhibits the behaviors. How do Caroline and Julian's parents exhibit the typical behavior of those close to alcoholics?

Essay Topic 2

When Harry Reilly learns of Julian's suicide he says to himself, "He was a real gentleman. I wonder what in God's name would make him do something like that?" Explain the irony of Harry Reilly's response upon hearing of Julian's suicide.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Ed Charney. What is his role in the story? What is his relationship with Al Grecco? With Julian English?

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