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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. Who in her family does Della say she loves?

2. Who gives Jack the keys to a building?

3. What could happen to Jack and Della if people think they are cohabitating?

4. Who says they are not ashamed of who they love?

5. What is Jack's great problem other than himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Jack and Della spend a few hours for a night?

2. Who is Samuel Hutchins?

3. Why does Jack spray his pet with aftershave?

4. What does Julia tell Della about her relationship with Jack?

5. Who is Jack married to?

6. Who does Della give Jack's pet to?

7. Who does Della want to have children with?

8. What does Hutchins think of Jack?

9. How does Jack get mistaken for a beggar?

10. Who directs a sermon at Jack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument. Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Jack's understanding of himself and his self-worth. What does Jack make of himself? Why? What kind of life does he aspire to? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Jack and Della's marriage. What is the nature of this marriage? What, in their eyes, makes their union a legitimate marriage? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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