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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. Where are Charlotte and the two boys living temporarily?

2. To what state is Cass moving?

3. What is the content of the list that Miss Beryl vows to create?

4. Who is Janey's husband?

5. Why does Ruth stop in to see Miss Beryl?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Sully's luck begun to change while he was in jail?

2. What is the state of Peter's life and why does he not want to return to West Virginia?

3. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

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

5. What happens to Vera when she learns that Peter is moving in with Sully?

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

7. Why does Clive Jr. feel like a failure?

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

9. What is Sully's experience in jail?

10. What influence has Peter had on Sully's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a brief character sketch of Sully 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

Does Russo end the story on a note of hope for Sully, Carl and Peter or will they continue to struggle with their relationships and hopes for their lives? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

NOBODY'S FOOL is a classic story of the triumph of the human spirit. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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