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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 major event has just occurred as the chapter begins?

2. Where does Charity gather the guests?

3. How is Sid characterized?

4. With what does Larry bail out the boat?

5. What emotional event does Larry experience?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why have Larry and Sally come to visit Sid and Charity?

2. Explain how one of the novel's themes of rescue is important in Part 1: Chapter 10.

3. Describe Sid's first encounter with Charity's mother.

4. Explain the different attitudes of Sid's and Larry's fathers regarding their sons' professions?

5. How do Larry and Sally celebrate their good news?

6. What housing do Larry and Sally find when they reach Wisconsin?

7. Compare Sid and Larry's views on what constitutes good writing.

8. Describe how Charity is modeling her marriage and household off her mother's style.

9. Even though he was relishing some time alone, how does Larry actually deal with so much time by himself?

10. What is Larry's first recollection of meeting Charity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of rescue will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of rescues throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

Larry's job loss is an opportunity for Charity to work her connections to find him a job. Why is Larry open to Charity's help when her own husband rejects all her attempts to further his career? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the similarities of Larry and Sally's backgrounds. What insecurities do they share? What work ethic do they share? How have their backgrounds made them into the people they are today?

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