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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. Where does Congo learn to speak American and tend bar?

2. What dish does Ellen send away form the table?

3. What does Ellen say a woman wants when George says he will go mad if he can't have her?

4. Harland asks Jimmy if he doesn't mind being seen with a ___________ like him.

5. According to Jimmy, who was the man killed in the war named Jaures?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jimmy say to Congo concerning their comparative social status?

2. What does George tell Phil in regards to Elaine?

3. Why does Joe Harland tell Jimmy to be careful what he does?

4. What are the virtues of its tobacco extolled by the Socony company?

5. What does she mean when Rachel Goldweiser says that New York is pleasanter in midsummer than any other time?

6. What does Jimmy say gives him goose flesh as he talks to Tony Hunter about stories in the paper?

7. What doe Phil think will happen if he can sell his tiles to architects?

8. What does Ellen say to George when he tells her Cecily has consented to a divorce?

9. What is Congo's line of work and how is he faring?

10. What does Anna's mother say when she scolds her for her line of work?

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

Rosie and Jake, two criminals, seem to have the most successful relationship in the book. Cite examples of this from the book and explain why it seems they truly love each other.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Jimmy's fascination with skyscrapers. How do skyscrapers define New York at this time period?

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