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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. What does Harry say is the peak month?

2. What film does Nelson think about when he is in bed with Pru?

3. What is the name of the country club?

4. What did old people used to say when Harry was young?

5. What kind of bicycle has Melanie bought?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry think about Pru?

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

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

4. What problem does Nelson have with Pru?

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

6. What does the Reverend Archie Campbell discuss with Nelson and Pru?

7. What do Harry and Nelson argue about?

8. What does Harry think about the Springer's house?

9. What was notable about the newspaper clipping Harry received about Skeeter?

10. What does Rabbit remember about Summer Street?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Rabbit's character across the whole series.

-How does Updike develop Rabbit's character across the whole series?

-What new elements does Updike add to Rabbit's character?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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