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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry ask Mick to do to get away and relieve the heat?

2. What does Biff keep in the room downstairs?

3. What does Dr. Copeland tell his father-in-law he believed in?

4. What does Jake say when Mr. Singer tells him about Willie?

5. Why does Harry say he is leaving town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the character of Biff Brannon. Although he liked trying to figure out a good puzzle, he was also an enigma. What was going on inside him? Why did he start wearing his wife's perfume and using her hair conditioner after she died? Why does he consider it a compliment when Lucille tells him he'd make a good mother? Was there anything suspicious about his actions toward Mick Kelly?

Essay Topic 2

Most of the characters intertwined with one another throughout the novel; however, most had an independent relationship with John Singer. In what ways was his role in the story important? Would the entire novel have had enough substance without him in the story? What role did he play?

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between this Southern town and Northern towns of equal size? Does the location of the story make a difference in this story? Why? How would the story change if it took place in a different location? What would be lost from the story?

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