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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 Chapter 4, what time had Franny clocked in for her shift?

2. In Chapter 2, who does Fix say killed Lomer?

3. How long after Lomer died did Beverly stay with Fix?

4. What is Leon Posen's room number in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 2, what is the nurse's name who is helping Fix and Franny?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many times has Beverly been married and to whom?

2. What is Franny doing when she sees Leon Posen in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 4, why is Franny a cocktail waitress?

4. How much time does Bert petition to spend with his children and how does he get what he wants?

5. What is Leon's problem with Iowa City?

6. How did Lomer die?

7. How did Wallis die?

8. Why did kids love Lomer?

9. What does Cousins discuss with Father Joe Mike at the christening party in Chapter 1?

10. How do the Cousins children feel about California?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The mood in the novel shifts as different stories are told. How does the author create mood in the novel and how does mood change from chapter to chapter? Does the book have an overall mood?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 1, the author uses imagery, rather than description, to create her characters and the world they live in. How is imagery used in Chapter 1 to develop characters, events, and the setting?

Essay Topic 3

Albie shows up at Jeanette’s apartment unexpectedly, and he is invited to stay until he can get settled. How would you describe the relationship between Albie and each member of Jeanette’s family, including the babysitter? With whom does Albie have the most in common and why?

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