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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 Stahr calm down after speaking with the man who tries to commit suicide?

2. Where does the girl from the flood agree to meet Stahr after he learns her name?

3. Who does Stahr ask Cecelia to set up a meeting with for him?

4. What is Martha Dodd's occupation?

5. What does Stahr do while he watches all the scenes after his meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Stahr go after his relationship with Cecelia, and why?

2. What does a black man say to Stahr while he is on the beach with Kathleen, and how does he respond?

3. What happens when Stahr sees the other girl he met at the flood?

4. What happens when Cecelia tells Stahr how she feels about him?

5. What does Stahr do to make up for the inept work of Wylie White?

6. How was Cecelia once connected to Communist Party leaders, and why has that connection weakened?

7. What does Stahr do when Kathleen tries to sneak out of the party?

8. Who is Red Ridingwood, and what happens when Stahr goes to visit him after lunch?

9. What happens just before Stahr leaves his office for the day and how does Stahr respond to this?

10. What happens when Brimmer and Stahr are together at Cecelia's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is a theme introduced near the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayals affect the outcome of the plot? Which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

There are many different symbols in this book. What are these symbols, and how does their presence alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Individuality and self expression are very important to some of the major characters in this book. What are some examples of these? How do these instances alter the course of the plot?

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