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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 kind of car does Ma Springer own?

2. Who does Harry say belongs to the old circle in his life?

3. What did Harry used to keep in his bedside drawer?

4. Which character takes charge of the sailing?

5. What will Charlie have to do when Nelson comes into the business?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What has happened to Janice's Maverick?

5. What do Pru and Nelson do in Brewer?

6. What do Nelson and Brew do at Slim's party?

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

8. How does Pru injure herself?

9. Why does Nelson like Pru?

10. What does Harry remember about his bedside table drawer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What major events had a profound effect on Rabbit's life and how did they change him? What does Rabbit still have to learn by the end of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine it what expresses about 1980s society:

1) The gold coins.

2) The lot.

3) Sex.

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