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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. In their conversation at the Cosmopolitan, how much interest does Pinkie tell Colleoni he has in automatic machines at the track?

2. What does Hale do when the boy at the pub calls his name?

3. Which restaurant does Pinkie visit in Part 1, Chapter 2?

4. In what way does the photographer reply to Pinkie's request for the prints of Spicer in Part 3, Chapter 3?

5. How much does Spicer win at the track in Part 4, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Pinkie and Rose's date in Part 2, Chapter 1?

2. What happens to upset Pinkie even more after he is released from the police's custody in Part 3, Chapter 3?

3. What condition is Ida in when she wakes up in Part 3, Chapter 1?

4. What do Ida and Tate talk about in Part 3, Chapter 1?

5. What does Pinkie do when he gets to Snow's restaurant in Part 1, Chapter 3?

6. What illnesses does Spicer have in Part 3, Chapter 2, and how does he find out about Pinkie's arrest?

7. Where are Pinkie and his gang meeting in Part 1, Chapter 2, and what is Spicer like when he gets to the meeting?

8. How does Ida react to seeing Hale's police file?

9. What two surprises are waiting for Pinkie and Spicer at the track in Part 4, Chapter 1?

10. How does Pinkie respond to Spicer's warning about the mob's participation in more killings in Part 2, Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the various members of Pinkie's gang, why they are similar or different, how they differ from Pinkie, and which members are the most significant to the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the setting of the novel and the contrasting faces of the town of Brighton, England. Include four examples of how the setting contributes to the plot and/or the character developments.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the worlds of Ida and Pinkie, including an analysis of their situations and supporters, the paths they have taken, and examples of the effect that their decisions have had on the story.

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