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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 the reader learn about the railroad men's quarters in Chapter 11?

2. Why is Ray agitated in Chapter 15?

3. When is Ms. Rosalind Whicher always seen wearing a particular item?

4. What does Billy say is a mistake for Jake to not have?

5. Who defends Yaller?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the brown woman trying to avoid in Chapter 20? Why?

2. What explanation does the brown woman give when she says she is not a prostitute?

3. What is the restriction placed on Jake in Chapter 14? Why?

4. What threat is made to Ma Lawton in Chapter 17? Why?

5. Who does Ma Lawton give her room to in Chapter 17? What is their relationship?

6. What is Ray's state of mind in Chapter 15? Why?

7. What story does Felice tell about two women in a building courtyard? What significance does the story have to Jake?

8. How does Madame Laura end up in a fight with Rose?

9. Where is Jake's mind at the beginning of Chapter 19? Why?

10. How does the pantryman get his revenge against the chef?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define symbolism, and explain the use of spring as a symbol in Chapter 19.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the common living situations of Jake and Ray in the story. Are these living situations still common today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of music in the story.

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