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

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

3. What is the name of the wife mentioned in #1?

4. What have the children done already this morning?

5. What does Julian's father chastise him for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comment does Lute make that is foreshadowing for an upcoming event?

2. How do Julian and Caroline use sex as punishment and reward in their relationship?

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

4. What is the main industry for the city of Gibbsville?

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

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

7. What do Al and Foxie do in order to avoid any problems with Helene tonight?

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

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

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

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

What is the nature of Julian's guilt related to World War I? Why is Julian so volatile when he encounters Froggy? Explain.

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