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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 much insurance money does Abel receive for the damage to the hotel?

2. Where does the Baron go to put his affairs in order?

3. Who beats William out of a promotion in Chapter 19?

4. What is the first title William holds in the banking industry?

5. What disguise does Wladek have when he ventures to escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does William kick Henry out of the Kane house?

2. Describe William Kane's birth.

3. Explain why Davis Leroy's daughter initially rejects Abel's physical advances. What is her advice to Abel?

4. Why does Abel meet with William after Davis Leroy's death?

5. How does Wladek acquire his inheritance?

6. Explain how Richard dies and why his wife and child do not also die.

7. How does Wladek discover he is the Baron's second son?

8. How does Abel make his way to Chicago from New York?

9. How does Wladek acquire his limp?

10. What helps William recover from the devastation of his father's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term flashback as it applies to literature. How are flashbacks used in Kane and Abel?

Essay Topic 2

A main character has both good and bad qualities, giving the character dimension. Discuss Abel's bad qualities. Who is to blame for those qualities? Are the "bad" qualities really bad? Support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to Kane and Abel.

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