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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 the person in #61 tell Sully to buy?

2. Sully sends Rub to buy ________________ while they wait for Miles Anderson.

3. With whom will Miss Beryl be having Thanksgiving dinner this year?

4. What kind of car is Sully's son driving when he stops to pick up Sully?

5. Who is Sully's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the scheduled meeting Sully has with Miles Anderson?

2. Why is Sully ignoring the advice about how to take care of his injured knee?

3. How does Sully behave when Miles Anderson tries to reach him at The Horse?

4. How does Miss Beryl know that Mrs. Gruber has betrayed her?

5. Describe the strange relationship between Carl and Sully.

6. What will happen to Sully if he is found to be working?

7. What is the dynamic of Sully's family?

8. Why is The Horse such a popular spot in New Bath?

9. Who is Joyce and what is Miss Beryl's opinion of her?

10. What is the setting for NOBODY'S FOOL?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It can be said of NOBODY'S FOOL that nothing really happens. Explain how NOBODY'S FOOL is a character-driven book as opposed to a plot-driven book. How well does Russon develop the characters to make them real and engaging?

Essay Topic 2

Russo liberally uses humor in the story to both entertain and convey character. Cite at least two examples which you find especially humorous.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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