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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. Where does Dessie go after closing her shop?

2. What causes Adam to try to get to know Cal better?

3. What is the name of the girl Aron wants to marry?

4. How much money does Cal get from his business deal with Will Hamilton?

5. Who tells Aron the truth about his mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kate do when Adam tries to leave her brothel?

2. What does Joe Valery hope to do while working for Kate?

3. Why does Abra tell Lee that she feels unworthy of Aron's love?

4. What does Tom imagine after Dessie's death?

5. How does Ethel learn the truth about Faye's death?

6. How does Aron feel about his time at college?

7. What does Kate know about Joe Valery, and how does she plan to use this secret information?

8. What does Kate do after meeting with Cal?

9. How does Cal discover that his mother is still alive?

10. How does Will make a lot of money during the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Individuality and self expression were two things that were very important to some of the major characters in this book. What are some examples of this, and how did these instances alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Biblical allusions were prevalent in this book, even making it into the title. What were some of these allusions, and how did their inclusion shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal was a theme introduced near the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters were most affected by it?

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