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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. What investment project of Clive Jr.'s has fallen through?

2. What does Peter bring with him when he returns to the job site in the late afternoon?

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

4. Why does Miss Beryl go to the doctor in Schuyler Spirngs?

5. What does Sully have to buy before going to the funeral?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Sully have only two weeks to move out of Miss Beryl's house?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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