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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. What does Ellen say to Harry Goldweiser about being an emotional actress?

2. What is Emile's job in New York in "Metropolis"?

3. Who does Mrs. Sunderland think Jimmy is when he visits Ruth Prynne?

4. What is the name of the play Harry Goldweiser wants Ellen to star in?

5. What country is the person from who goes with Ed for a drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does George Baldwin tell Gus to do if reporters come by?

2. Why does Jimmy walk faster when he passes the Chinese laundry?

3. Why does Mrs. Olafson say that life is really going to be worth living now?

4. What does John Oglethorpe say to George of his relationship with Elaine?

5. Why does Nellie call George "Mr. Baldwin"?

6. Why does the nurse have to give Susie a sedative?

7. Why does the girl in the forget-me-not hat confront Emile in the street?

8. Why can't Jimmy remember how his mother used to look when he is near the cemetery?

9. What has Ed Thatcher worried as he enters the hospital with flowers for his wife?

10. What does Stan say when Elaine tells him his drinking is beyond a joke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The changing role of women in the 1920's is illustrated in the book. Describe how the female characters represent the different roles of women at the time. Compare and contrast their roles.

Essay Topic 2

Joe Harland is a figure who has lost his significant power. Describe his struggles and how he copes with losing everything. How is he an iconic figure of the time period?

Essay Topic 3

What is Jimmy's relationship to his mother like when he was a child? How does he deal with her illness and her death? How does her role in his life affect how he evolves throughout the book?

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