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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. How does Ruthven refer to Melrose?

2. Who was Helen supposedly doing research on, according to Father Rourke?

3. How did Helen keep her house?

4. What was found near Helen's body?

5. Who is Father Rourke?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Addie tell Jury the first time they meet at Bonaventure School?

2. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

3. What important information does Maureen give Jury about her time in school?

4. What does Jury learn about the stone Helen was at when Jury first saw her?

5. How does Racer interact with Cyril?

6. How does Lady Agatha react to Melrose's giving up of his title?

7. Why does Jury say to Helen about his difficulties dating?

8. How does Melrose react to how Ruthven addresses him?

9. Who does Jury think Parmenger is in Part I?

10. What does Nellie tell Jury when he comes to talk to her about Helen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jury and Melrose, making sure to use direct evidence and examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least four negative aspects of having a protagonist as brooding as Richard Jury. Make sure to use evidence from the novel to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Grimes portrays authority figures in "Jerusalem Inn," making sure to use at least three specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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