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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is actually guilty of pushing someone off the cliff?

2. What does Rhinehart take from Claude in his office?

3. What does Rhinehart give to Hatter after dinner?

4. Who spends the day with Mango, trying to make her feel better?

5. Why does Rhinehart warn Dr. Summer against taking Hatter out for the day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reader can see that both Hatter Fox and Dr. Summer are on life journeys through this story. Choose one of these two characters and provide a synopsis of the changes they are experiencing in their lives. Include the way that each character has influenced the others' journey in your answer. Would either of them have made that same journey without the other? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What does Hatter whisper to Dr. Summer as he leaves her room, leaving her in a straight jacket? What does this tell the reader about Hatter's state of mind? Is this statement a surprise? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What impact does finding Hatter in the "dog house" at the State Reformatory have on Dr. Summer? What reasons is Dr. Summer given for this treatment? In Dr. Summer's opinion, does the punishment fit the crime?

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