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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 Irma planning for the afternoon?

2. What is Lute's occupation?

3. Who does Al see as he drives past the country club?

4. What is William English's political party affiliation?

5. Why does Lute decide to not take too much liquor to the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Al Greco.

2. What are the potential consequences of Julian's insulting Harry?

3. Why is Gibbsville not enjoying the boom time with the rest of America in 1930?

4. Who are the happiest people in this story?

5. What effects does alcoholism have on Julian's life?

6. What is the impact of Julian's inappropriate behavior with Helene?

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

8. Who is Al Grecco?

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

10. Describe Julian's behavior when he returns home from Harry's house.

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

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 3

Alcoholism is a big theme in this story. What part does it play in the financial health of the city? Cite some examples of its destructive nature especially as it applies to Julian English.

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