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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 is Vivian described physically?

2. Where does Jury go after he leaves the church when the novel opens?

3. What holiday season is approaching in the novel?

4. For how long was Helen at a very expensive school?

5. What does Maureen suspect of the sibling relationship between Frederick and Helen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Melrose respond to Lady Agatha's comment that he is an "unconfirmed bachelor"?

2. What happens during Racer's rant at Jury?

3. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

4. What does Father Rourke tell Jury about the research Helen was supposedly doing?

5. How does Vivian excuse the separation between her fiance and herself during the holiday season?

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

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

8. What triggers Maureen to wonder if something has happened to Helen?

9. What happens after Jury walks Helen home after first meeting her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze at least three different literary techniques Grimes uses to create tension in "Jerusalem Inn."

Essay Topic 2

Choose at least one female character from "Jerusalem Inn" and discuss at least three ways she goes against traditional gender stereotypes of someone like her.

Essay Topic 3

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

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