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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 does Miss Beryl see wandering around in her housecoat?

2. Why does Carl offer to pay Sully and Rub overtime for working the next day?

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

4. Where is the boy in #56 found?

5. Why does Miss Beryl not want Sully to move?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the status of Sully's disability claim?

2. What plans does Sully have for Thanksgiving dinner?

3. Why is New Bath economically depressed?

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

5. Describe how Sully leads a strange existence.

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

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

8. Who is Deidre and why does Peter call her on Thanksgiving evening?

9. Why is Sully jealous of Carl?

10. Describe the strange relationship between Carl and Sully.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a brief character sketch of Peter 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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Russo is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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