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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. Which of Wirf's organs is failing him?

2. Sully makes a game out of stealing Carl's ______________.

3. What does Carl want out of Sully's father's old house?

4. What will Sully do for Harold in exchange for a truck?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vera deal with Peter's spending more time with Sully?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Peter think is wrong with his mother given her recent behavior?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Sully, Carl, Peter and Miss Beryl. Be sure to include work, socialization, marital status, hobbies, etc.

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