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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. What is Rub's reaction to Sully's directive in #136?

2. Why is there a warrant out for Sully's arrest?

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

4. Sully makes a game out of stealing Carl's ______________.

5. How much money would it take for Sully to acquire his father's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What self destructive behavior does Clive Jr. exhibit after the failure of the theme park deal?

6. What deal do Sully and Carl make regarding hardwood flooring from the Bowdon house?

7. How does Sully convince Rub to return to work with him?

8. Why is Vera upset about Peter's working with Sully?

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

10. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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