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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. Which of Wirf's organs is failing him?

2. Why can Sully not move out of Miss Beryl's house by the first of the year?

3. What memory does Sully have as Rub is talking about his life?

4. What does Miss Beryl miss about Sully's not being around so much anymore?

5. What investment project of Clive Jr.'s has fallen through?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain a situation where Sully is very generous with Carl's belongings.

2. How does Vera deal with Peter's spending more time with Sully?

3. How does Miss Beryl feel about Sully's imminent move?

4. What are the circumstances that make Rub quit the job?

5. Why is Miss Beryl questioning her allegiance to Sully and thinking that Clive Jr. might be right about him?

6. What is Sully's general opinion of authority and how does he exhibit his views?

7. What are the terms of Sully's becoming owner of the house on Bowdon Street?

8. Why are the town's hopes for some economic recovery dashed again?

9. Why is Rub upset with the introduction of Peter and Will into Sully's life?

10. What does Sully do that makes him regret his actions, especially when he needs money so desperately?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in the late 20th century when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms do they have that women in prior times did not have?

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

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.

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