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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 Pru and Nelson's friends hang out?

2. Which character takes charge of the sailing?

3. What is the Reverend's nickname?

4. What kind of meeting does Peggy have to attend?

5. What is the color of Thelma's bra?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bessie react to Harry and Janice buying their own house?

2. What does Charlie tell Harry about the situation with Nelson?

3. What does Charlie say about the business?

4. How does Harry react when he sees Charlie back at work?

5. Why does Harry not talk to the Murketts and the Fosnachts at the wedding reception?

6. Why does Nelson like Pru?

7. What does Janice tell Harry when they come back from the party?

8. How does Harry's night with Thelma change him?

9. How does Pru injure herself?

10. Why does Harry have to go along with Bessie and Janice's idea to take on Nelson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Choose two of the following people and outline their influence on Rabbit's life:

1) His basketball coach

2) Ruth

3) Mim

4) Janice

Essay Topic 3

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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