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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. Why is Hart is such a depressed mood?

2. Where is Kathryn going for the weekend?

3. Who does Paul take home with him at the end of the story?

4. Paul tells Gene that he _______________________ about Gene's affair with Kathryn.

5. How does Paul feel after finishing his book?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the exhaustion of Hart's wildness, what does Paul begin to think about regarding another way of finding meaning in his life?

2. Why does Paul not even try to defend himself when Kathryn confronts him about his letters to Liza?

3. How does the author use foreshadowing in Agatson's invitation to his "last birthday" party?

4. Why does Paul feel the need to call Estelle?

5. What impact does Hart's dalliance with Margo have on Dinah?

6. What does Agatson's verbal attack on Verger mean and why does May even defend Agatson?

7. Why doesn't Paul mail the letters he writes to Liza?

8. Who seems to be the only truly loving person in this group of friends?

9. How does Hart's past behavior foreshadow trouble for the group?

10. Why are the other characters so fascinated by the arrival of Hart Kennedy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Paul, Kathryn, Pasternak and Stofsky. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Gene Pasternak. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Paul Hobbes. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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