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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 Miss Beryl in a grumpy mood on Friday morning?

2. Who is Sully's attorney?

3. What is the profession of the person in #8?

4. Who is Clive Jr.'s fiancee?

5. What does Ralph give to Sully when he picks up the lost boy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Miss Beryl's relationship with her son, Clive Jr.?

2. Who was Kenny and why does Sully have such fond memories of him?

3. Why does Peter call an ambulance for his father on Thanksgiving night?

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

5. What reason is revealed about why Clive Jr. does not like Sully?

6. How does Sully end up with Will and what information does Will share with him?

7. What plans does Sully have for Thanksgiving dinner?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Sully, Carl, Peter and Miss Beryl. Be sure to include work, socialization, marital status, hobbies, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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

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