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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. During his first visit to the Jerusalem Inn, who does Jury learn Helen once talked to there?

2. What does Mrs. Wasserman believe has been happening for years?

3. What famous artist will be at Seaingham's home for the holidays?

4. What has Melrose done with his title?

5. Who has Seaingham invited to his home in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jury think of Mrs. Wasserman?

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

4. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

5. What does Jury think of his cousin's husband?

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

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

8. What happens when Jury walks into the church as the novel opens?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze at least three aspects of "Jerusalem Inn" that makes the novel believable as well as what literary devices Grimes uses to create that level of believability OR analyze at least three aspects of "Jerusalem Inn" that makes the novel unbelievable as well as what literary devices Grimes does not use effectively to create a level of believability in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Identify what you think is the tone for "Jerusalem Inn" and discuss several literary devices that Grimes uses to create this tone.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least 3 literary devices that Grimes uses to help the reader better understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.

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