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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 have the children done already this morning?

2. Whose opinion is Julian concerned with today?

3. How many types of coal are there?

4. As a result of the strike, what did the people of Gibbsville begin to use in their homes?

5. What reminds Julian of his shameful behavior of the night before?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Julian's father.

2. What coping mechanisms do Julian and Caroline use to try to control the alcohol abuse?

3. Who is Al Grecco?

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

5. What is Caroline's reaction to Julian's death?

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

7. Explain how Julian's alcohol problem is escalating despite his attempts to act normally.

8. What is the disconnect between William and Julian?

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

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

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

Describe Lute Fliegler. What is his role in Julian's life? What is his role as a husband? What is his purpose in the novel overall? Explain.

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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