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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Julian afraid to tell the people he knows?

2. What does Caroline want Julian to do?

3. Helene is mad because Al is watching her and ______________________.

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

5. How many miles does Al travel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the social pecking order in Gibbsville? What criteria are used to determine social standing? Explain why someone like Harry Reilly who has more money than most of the other men is still not allowed into the inner circle of society.

Essay Topic 2

Why is it especially tragic that Julian reaches out to another person besides Caroline--Monsignor Creedon--and not receive any help? Why is Monsignor Creedon also a tragic figure? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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