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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. After his hangover subsides, how does Russell feel?

2. What orphanage was Mimi raised in?

3. Why has Uncle Charlie returned to Belleville?

4. What does Russell do the weekend before his reexamination?

5. What does Uncle Harold purchase for Doris after the meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What part of adult life is Russell missing, according to his assessment of his friends?

2. What are Russell and Lucy's letters back and forth about?

3. Explain Mimi's childhood.

4. How do Russell and George view Mimi?

5. What incident happens early one morning as Russell delivers his papers?

6. Why doesn't Lucy approve of Mimi?

7. After failing one flight examination, how does Russell pass the next one with "Total Loss" Smith?

8. When Germany surrenders, where is Russell sent to await orders?

9. Why is Russell sent to the principle's office at his new school?

10. How does Russell remember Uncle Harold?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the style of this work? What elements does the author blend together? What is the end result? How does the author make the adolescent and childhood experiences translate into meaningful reading for adults? Do you enjoy reading nonfiction and biographical works? Why or why not? Did you enjoy reading this book? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Lucy's obsession with "a home of our own." Is this her ultimate goal? How does she work toward this goal? Choose three instances from the text to illustrate Lucy's desire for a home of their own. How does she finally achieve this goal? How does her achievement affect Russell's life?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character profile of Mimi. Include:

1) What is her background?

2) How does she meet Russell?

3) Why do she and Russell have such a turbulent relationship?

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