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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Winston tell for Jende in Chapter Four?

2. Who does Neni meet in Chapter 12?

3. What is Jende's favorite restaurant?

4. What is the poem called that Clark reads to Jende?

5. What is Neni's first question after learning about Lehman Brothers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the job that Neni takes in Chapter 17?

2. During Jende's interview with Clark Edwards in Chapter One, what seems to be Edward's top requirements for a chauffeur?

3. What is Neni's reaction when she meets Jenny?

4. What does Vince reveal to Jende in Chapter 16?

5. How does Mbue make it clear to the reader that Mr. Edwards is wealthy in Chapter One?

6. How does Mbue show the novel's time period in the first few chapters of the novel?

7. What are the first signs of trouble with Clark's job in Chapter Six?

8. What is the opening scene of the novel?

9. How does Neni feel about going to WInston's party at a New York City nightclub?

10. How does Vince consider Jende similar and different from his parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Clark Edwards. There are many places in the novel where he seems to shirk responsibility for his actions such as Jende's firing and the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Is he a hero or villain in this text, or somewhere in between?

Essay Topic 2

Using the definition of static and dynamic characters, select one character and discuss how they are either static or dynamic.

Essay Topic 3

How does Clark's infidelity alter the course of the novel? Consider how this action impacts both the Edwards and Jongas.

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