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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 April say would happen if the Hickses knew about Winfield's lifestyle?

2. Where do Suzanne and Broussard spend the day after their night in the hotel?

3. Why does Winfield say he wants Hunnicut out of his room?

4. Who does Suzanne receive an allowance from?

5. What is Boudreaux doing in the fields when he decides to escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Broussard first date with Suzanne go?

2. What problems does Wally cause at the party?

3. How does the train ride to Louisiana change Winfield mindset?

4. How does Winfield spend his first afternoon in his home town?

5. How does Winfield's performance go down at the end of this section?

6. How is the drink effecting Broussard in this section?

7. How are things going on between Suzanne and Broussard?

8. How does Boudreaux feel about being free once more?

9. How does Winfield spend his first evening in his hometown?

10. Describe the argument between Hunnicutt and Winfield in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of James Lee Burke's previous books and contrast it with Half of Paradise in terms of the following;

1. Style.

2. Structure.

3. Themes.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 3

Examine the book's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1960s? How does the author express these concerns?

2. How would the author change the book if it was set in today's society?

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