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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the Stage Coach Inn?

2. What happened to Caroline's first love?

3. Where does Julian die?

4. Where are Julian and Caroline going as Chapter 4, Part 1 begins?

5. In Julian and Caroline's marriage _________ is used as a bartering tool.

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

Compare and contrast Lute and Irma Fliegler to Julian and Caroline English. What about their situations is similar? What differences are there? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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