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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. What is the relationship between Julian and the person telling the story?

2. Who has Julian apparently humiliated?

3. Who is the driver of the car in front of Al?

4. From where does Caroline return this morning?

5. What is Irma planning for the afternoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Lute and Irma have a good relationship?

2. What is ironic about Julian's offense toward Harry Reilly?

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

4. What were the repercussions of the coal strike in 1925?

5. What is the irony of Julian's reaching out to Monsignor Creedon?

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

7. How does the author use Irma's thoughts to share information about the story?

8. Who is Alice Cartwright?

9. What was the fate of Julian's grandfather?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the state of the finances of the people of Gibbsville? How do most of the people fare during the Great Depression? How do the Flieglers manage vs. people like the Englishes?

Essay Topic 2

Most of the people in the story are very concerned with status symbols. What are some of the status symbols? What do they provide for their respective owners?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the racial discrimination in Gibbsville. How is it displayed? What is the racial demographic of Gibbsville? Why does Irma feel entitled to live there but resents some others who do?

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