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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian have to stop the car to fix?

2. Where does Julian die?

3. How much money does Julian think he needs for dealership expenses?

4. What does Foxie tell Al about Helene?

5. What happens when Julian arrives at Harry's home?

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

What was the author's purpose for establishing the story at the Christmas holiday? Is there any significance to his choosing this holiday? What is particularly poignant or painful about this choice for his characters? 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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