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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. Who is Sully?

2. What does Sully need but cannot get because it is Thanksgiving and stores are closed?

3. Where is the boy in #56 found?

4. What warning does Wirf give Sully about the job for Miles Anderson?

5. Who is Carl Roebuck's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is it easy for people to have any privacy in North Bath?

2. Describe how Sully leads a strange existence.

3. Who is Donald Sullivan and what is his current situation?

4. What is Sully's relationship with his family?

5. Who is Carl Roebuck and what is the standing disagreement between him and Sully?

6. Why is New Bath economically depressed?

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

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

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

10. Why do Sully and Ruth part angrily after Sully proposes marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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

Do a brief character sketch of Rub including positive and negative characteristics. What are his physical characteristics? What are his hopes and dreams? What is important to him at this point in time?

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