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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. With what town does New Bath have a rivalry?

2. What is the content of the list that Miss Beryl vows to create?

3. Where does Vera have a nervous breakdown?

4. Where has Sully taken a part-time job?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survival seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of survival? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

It can be said of NOBODY'S FOOL that nothing really happens. Explain how NOBODY'S FOOL is a character-driven book as opposed to a plot-driven book. How well does Russon develop the characters to make them real and engaging?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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