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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 announcement does Peter make regarding his immediate future?

2. How long does Sully spend in jail?

3. What job does Sully take?

4. Why does Vera not want Peter to work with Sully?

5. On what street is Sully's father's house located?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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