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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 happens when Paul is transferred to Oakland, CA?

2. What has Louis learned that Clair might do?

3. What does the sane man in the parable realize when he is given the vision of clarity?

4. Why does Nelson say that average men are not really men?

5. In the story, what is said to be the only one book that offers a suitable religion for businessmen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator say that he is enough of a realist to accept?

2. What is Harold Green caught doing that angers people in the community?

3. What is the first parable about the narrator shares?

4. Why does the editor feel obliged to impose order on the piece of writing in front of him?

5. What does Leon say that causes her to call her husband a bigot?

6. What does Harold's wife, Ruth, demand he do and if he doesn't follow through, what does she say will happen?

7. What makes Eunice wonder about the hotel's breakfast calls?

8. Where does this story take place?

9. What does Paul do after months of silence at the mental hospital?

10. What are the Foster's doing because it was recommended and because they are tired of tourism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"I Am an American"- In what way is the character of Leon a good Samaritan? In what ways does Leon rely on stereotypes? What prejudices are shown in this novel? How are they demonstrated?

Essay Topic 2

"A Loaf of Bread" - How are the concepts of economics and psychology discussed in this story? Which is more prevalently discussed? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

"The Story of a Dead Man" - In what way are the two main characters in this story alike? In what ways are they different? Why do you think one would become an accomplished liar? What would make a person become an accomplished liar?

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