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

2. What does Miss Beryl miss about Sully's not being around so much anymore?

3. Who is the druggist at the OTB?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Sully's general opinion of authority and how does he exhibit his views?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a brief character sketch of Peter 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

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Do a brief character sketch of Miss Beryl including positive and negative characteristics. What are her physical characteristics? What are her hopes and dreams? What is important to her at this point in time?

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