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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. In what state is Clive Jr. accumulating speeding tickets?

2. Who is the druggist at the OTB?

3. Who is Janey's husband?

4. Sully drives his truck _________________ to follow Rub.

5. Why does Peter want to work with Sully during the semester break?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Sully's experience in jail?

4. Why does Rub quit and leave the job site after Peter returns with some beer in the afternoon?

5. Why does Sully think he has been caught working?

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

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

8. What does Miss Beryl vow not to do again after following Clive Jr.s' advice?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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