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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is especially sad to see Eugene go off to college?

2. How is Eugene received when he returns to the university?

3. What writer does Eugene particularly enjoy?

4. What does Eliza tell Eugene to do?

5. Why does Gant travel to Baltimore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Helen develops such a close and long lasting relationship with Oliver Gant? Do you think there is more to this relationship than we are told?

Essay Topic 2

Steve the eldest son of Eliza and Gant is portrayed as developing more of Gant's negative traits than the other boys. Do you think this is an accurate portrayal? Fully explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways does the promise of the American Dream have both positive and negative effects on Oliver Gant's life? Fully explain your answer.

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