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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 competing lawyer comments to George Baldwin on his railroad case?

2. Who is apparently staying at the Waldorf as evidenced by the flag outside the building?

3. What does the old man ask Bud when he asks him about finding a job in New York?

4. What does Elaine suggest Jojo do when he finds her and George eating together?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Joe Harland say of whiskey when he goes to the bar?

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

3. Why does the barkeep at the saloon tell Thatcher that it is no good to save money?

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

5. Why does Jimmy call up his Aunt Emily, Riverside 2466?

6. What does Stan say to Jimmy about languages?

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

8. What does NIWDLAB EGROEG mean?

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

10. What does Jimmy say to Stan when he asks for liquor in the morning, and where has Stan come in from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Ellen is a child, she and her friend Alice are walking in the park. Describe how Alice feels about going down a path that seems dangerous. How does Eleen react and what does she ultimately do? Is this an example of symbolism, metaphor, foreshadowing, or allegory?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Congo's outlook on life and how he progresses throughout the book. Does he retain his sense of humanity? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Jimmy Herf lets go of Ellen. How does he feel about losing her? What is her reaction?

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