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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 does Amy say she chose over Jack?

2. What does Lenny berate Vince for doing?

3. Why did Jack want to buy Ray's camper van?

4. Who does Amy like to visit twice a week?

5. What does Vince smoke?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the weather like as the men approach the pier?

2. How did Vince feel about giving money to Jack?

3. Why is Lenny happy that he finally stood up to Vince?

4. Why did Vince think changes were happening in the sixties?

5. What deal did Vince offer Ray for the use of his yard?

6. What does Vince do at Wick's farm?

7. How does Lenny react when Vince starts to unscrew Jack's jar?

8. What did Vince think about when he heard that Jack was dying?

9. How does Lenny react when Vince leaves behind Jack's remains?

10. Why does Ray think insurance is similar to gambling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Swift's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Away from the main character examine the way Swift uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Write a 500-word essay revolving around one of the following statements:

1) It was people's ability to travel and not music that changed society in the sixties.

2) The working class characters are often too cliche to have any real impact on the reader.

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