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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 does Tod think when he sees Mary Dove?

2. Whose accent and mannerisms does Tod mimic?

3. Where did Homer work before he came to California?

4. What does the little man carry?

5. What is Tod supposed to learn on this job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances of Abe's being injured at Homer's house?

2. What are Faye's plans now that Harry is dead?

3. How does the author indicate that Homer has some serious personal issues?

4. In addition to having Homer support her, how else is Faye taking advantage of him?

5. Explain how Tod is getting an education apart from anything he ever learned at Yale.

6. How does Tod prepare to speak to Faye one more time about working at Mrs. Jenning's?

7. Why is the cock fight party at his house a turning point for Homer?

8. Explain how the cock fight in Homer's garage is a scene of foreshadowing.

9. Why does Tod spend so much time at the Greeners' apartment?

10. What has Tod learned in his relatively brief time in Hollywood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Faye take an interest in Homer Simpson? Why is Homer too shy to even speak when he brings wine and flowers to the Greener apartment? What is it about Homer that makes Tod befriend him?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the source of Homer's fearsome memories. Why is he afraid he will not awaken when he sleeps? What is the significance of Homer's hands' shaking and tingling?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Harry Greener. What is his past life like? What brought him to Hollywood? What are his physical characteristics? Is he resourceful or pathetic with his silver business?

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