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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. On what street is Sully's father's house located?

2. What memory does Sully have as Rub is talking about his life?

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

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

5. Why does Ruth stop in to see Miss Beryl?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Sully's experience in jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a brief character sketch of Sully 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

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 3

Russo is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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