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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 do Janice and Bessie go every year?

2. What kind of community lives in Galilee?

3. What does Archie Campbell come to talk to the family about?

4. Which character is pregnant?

5. Who does the girl say she lives with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this chapter show the difference between Harry and Charlie's sale techniques?

2. What does Harry think about Pru?

3. What do Harry and Janice say about Nelson when they are alone?

4. What does Harry suggest to Nelson?

5. How does Nelson react to Campbell's presence?

6. What problem does Nelson have with Pru?

7. What is Harry's role at Springer Motors?

8. How did Old Springer used to run Springer Motors?

9. Why is Pru's visit a shock for Harry?

10. Why has Nelson never forgiven his father for the fire at his old house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme:

1) Setting

2) Point of view

3) Structure

4) Language

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's life. In what way is his life and personality reflected in the book? In what ways is he like or unlike the main character?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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