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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Julian see at Harry's home?

2. What does Julian tell Lute?

3. What habit did Julian get into with other boys?

4. What does Harry's sister tell Julian?

5. When does Al Greco leave his hotel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Prohibition and its effect on the U.S. in the 1920s and 1930s. How do Julian and his friends manage to sidestep Prohibition? Explain why Prohibition gives rise to organized crime.

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

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

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