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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. The name Tony calls Lionel that brings tears to his eyes is

2. Detective Seminole's choice of words, "stumble and wade," suggest

3. The killer was hired by

4. Lionel's thoughts about "dead hands nested " on the premises as he listens to The Clients suggest

5. Lionel's inability to agitate Gerard suggests

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lionel meets Julia at the Lighthouse, what does think Gerard is doing for her?

2. What does Lionel figure out about Frank's reasons for using the Irving joke as the clue to his killer?

3. What does Frank's phrase, "Tell your story walking," mean to Lionel?

4. Describe the marital relationship between Frank and Julia.

5. When he returns from exile, what does Frank tell The Clients?

6. What is the mission of the men in blue suits who escort Lionel to their rental car and why don't they accomplish it?

7. How does Frank try to change Julia when they marry and return to Brooklyn?

8. What did Lionel sense in the home of The Clients that made him uncomfortable?

9. Explain Frank Minna's saying, Wheels within wheels.

10. What does Lionel decide during his phone call with Tony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the theme of control in the story. 1) Write an essay describing Lionel's need for and use of control. 2) Write an essay describing Gerard's need for and use of control. or 3) Write an essay describing Julia's need for and use of control. Use examples to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the significance of progression of relationships to the theme of the novel. 1) Write an essay describing the progression of Lionel's relationship with The Clients, or 2) Write an essay describing Lionel's relationship with the other Minna Men, or 3) Write an essay describing Lionel's relationship with Julia.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the development of the concept of loyalty in the novel. Write an essay in which you discuss the theme of loyalty, describing: 1) each of the Minna Men and how they show their loyalty to Frank, 2) the loyalty between Frank and his brother Gerard, or 3) Frank and his wife, Julia.

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