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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. Why is it ironic that the participants chose that person to hold their wagers?

2. After Ray's first attempt fails, what job does Ray apply for in an attempt to win?

3. What do Ray and Madeline notice they have in common?

4. Whom does Two Down plan to impersonate for his first plan to win The Bet, described in Chapter 7?

5. When are caddies at The Mayflower Club allowed to enter the clubhouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ray remember as one of the most elaborate pranks he and Two Down played in high school?

2. Why is Thud, an ex-con, chosen to hold the money for The bet?

3. What is Ray's third plan to win The Bet, and what happens when he attempts it?

4. What happens with the flirting between Ray and Madeline in Chapter 13?

5. What is the dynamic between Ray and Madeline by the end of Chapter 12?

6. Briefly describe Two Down's second plan to win The Bet, described in Chapter 13.

7. Why does Ray lose his job at The Mayflower Club?

8. What did Ray do to try to get back into professional golf the season after his uncle's and brother's deaths? Did it work?

9. Describe Two Down's attitude toward betting.

10. To whom was Ray once married, and what happened to their marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author's background can sometimes reveal much about a text. Conduct research on the author and present both a short biography as well as a commentary on how his background plays a role in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

What does the locket represent? In what ways is it more effective to include the locket as a symbol rather than explicitly state its meaning? What importance does it have in the novel? Why did the author choose that symbol?

Essay Topic 3

What examples are there of foreshadowing in Ray's relationship with Madeline? How does the author use foreshadowing to move the plot forward?

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