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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Mrs. Oxenham be of no further help to Paul?

2. What occurs on the other side of the room?

3. What does Mr. Katz finally order Jackie to do?

4. What does the Girl come back into the lobby and tell Mr. Katz that she finally realizes?

5. With what is the Girl enraptured?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Girl remains nameless.

Part 1) Describe the Girl.

Part 2) Does she seem to notice or mind not being called by a name? Why might be the reason for the way she reacts to being called Girl?

Part 3) What is the author's purpose in leaving her nameless?

Essay Topic 2

Suzy is the only character who has firm plans to leave the doomed hotel.

Part 1) What are her plans?

Part 2) What do the others think about her plan? Why do they feel this way?

Part 3) Do you agree with the other guests about Suzy's plans? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Suzy returns to the lobby with two bottles of cold champagne?

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) What does this say about her feelings towards her friends, her plans, and all of their futures?

Part 3) Will this champagne be their final party? Is this the high point in all of their lives? Why or why not?

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