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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who remarks on the excitement of John and Harriet being close together?

2. What does Jack wish he could pay Harriet back for?

3. What doos Margaret pretend to tell the butler off for?

4. What do Jack and Hetty sense between John and Harriet?

5. What does John also use his apartment for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the main turning points of the story? How do turning points work to keep a reader interested in the story? When does Gerstenberg use her turning points and why does she use them at those particular moments?

Essay Topic 2

Why does John dislike his work at the gallery? How can John use his work to become a more successful painter? How important do you think it is for an artist to understand the business side of their work?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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