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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. Who gives Henry a letter of warning?

2. When Henry first meets Mary Lou, what does he pretend?

3. How many children does Fay have?

4. Who comes over for Christmas?

5. The person sent by the post office to check on Henry in Chapter 3 wants him to what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Henry's living situation change when the track moves 100 miles south?

3. What is in the Notice of Decision in Chapters 5-6?

4. How does the author describe Fay?

5. What happens during Henry's exit interview in chapter 6?

6. Why does Henry receive a letter of warning from the post office?

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

8. Why does Henry get angry with Fay in Chapter 4?

9. Who is Marina Louise Chinaski?

10. What happens to Betty in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think the author is trying to say about race relations in this book?

Essay Topic 2

Is The Stone an archetypal villain? Support your answer with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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

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