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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point on Jim's trip to Rye, NY does he observe business men with "not a bit of class"?

2. What do Jim and his friends see on the sidewalk on their way to breakfast at Ratner's?

3. What do Jim and Mancole realize the man in Chinatown is selling?

4. Where does Jim accompany Brian's Navy friends?

5. Who catches Bobby Blake on a stool at Gussie's Soda Fountain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the abuse Jim experiences at Riker's compare to the harsh reality of his everyday life on the streets? What psychological problems might he face as a result of his experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Jim want to return to public school? How is his Catholic school different than a public school? How is it similar?

Essay Topic 3

How does Jim express his confidence over the course of the book? How does he show or hide his weakness?

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