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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Julian supposed to meet at the office?

2. Where do the men in Gibbsville go to meet prostitutes?

3. Where do Lute and Irma Fliegler attend a Christmas night dinner dance?

4. What does Foxie tell Al about Helene?

5. Who was Caroline's first love as a young woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What is the irony of Julian's wish to use his middle initials--McH? What do the initials indicate about his background? Why is Julian so proud of his initials? What would Julian's feelings be about his initials if he were to discover their actual heritage?

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