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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. To what state is Cass moving?

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

3. From where has Peter just returned?

4. Whose funeral does Sully attend when he gets out of jail?

5. Why does Miss Beryl enter Sully's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Wirf tell Sully about the state of Wirf's health?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in the late 20th century when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms do they have that women in prior times did not have?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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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