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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. How much does Sully charge Carl for the item in #115?

2. What is the tipping point in Vera's mental health?

3. Sully says he could sell his father's house ________________.

4. What is wrong with Miss Beryl when Sully comes downstairs this morning?

5. Who buys Hattie's Restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ongoing conflict between Sully and Carl Roebuck. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate? Describe the strange nature of their relationship.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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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