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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. Where does Henry have pain in Chapters 5 -6?

2. What does Betty want when she sees Henry in Chapter 3?

3. What happens to Henry after writing the response in Chapter 3?

4. How much was Henry's life worth in Chapter 4?

5. After Henry fills out papers in Chapter 4, what does he get?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Miss Graves?

2. What is Betty's reaction when Henry finds her drunk in the morning in Chapter 3?

3. What happens to Betty in Chapter 3?

4. Why are water fountains ripped out of the post office?

5. What does Henry say to Betty when he finds her drunk in Chapter 3?

6. What happens when Henry feels dizzy spells coming on?

7. What awkward encounter occurs in the nurse's office in Chapters 5-6?

8. Who is Marina Louise Chinaski?

9. What is Henry's dinner routine in Chapter 4?

10. What happens at Christmas in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does sex play an major role in Chapter 3? What is Henry more addicted to, sex or alcohol?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the way Henry takes advantage of other people with how Vi tries to take advantage of Henry. What are the differences/similarities in the way they treat their relationships?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 2, what does Joyce's puppy Picasso symbolize? Be sure to define symbolism.

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