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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. Who keeps phoning the Motts' home to try to reach Peter?

2. Where do Peter and his family live?

3. Why is Miss Beryl so shaken up?

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

5. Wirf says it will take _________________ to get Sully out of jail.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a brief character sketch of Rub 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

Do a brief character sketch of Miss Beryl including positive and negative characteristics. What are her physical characteristics? What are her hopes and dreams? What is important to her at this point in time?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of NOBODY'S FOOL. What is the significance of the town's economic depression? How does it impact the setting?

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