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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. How are the police involved in the Harlan Jefferson situation?

2. In Harry's second daydream about television shopping, how does he behave at Macy's?

3. Where does Marion go without telling Harry as they continue struggling to find drugs?

4. Who does the street-work for Harry and Tyrone's drug business?

5. How does Marion's body react to the pills she gets from her doctors?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Sara abuses her diet pills, what are Sara's symptoms of drug use?

2. What happens at the McDick Corporation concerning Sara?

3. How severe is Sara's drug addiction as she continues her drug abuse?

4. When Marion meets with Arnold a second time, what do Marion's interactions with Arnold foreshadow?

5. How does Harry feel about his mom after their visit in Chapter 3, Part 32?

6. What feeling comprises Sara's life in the hospital?

7. What is the conflict at Marion's apartment when Harry and Tyrone return with drugs after scrounging on the street?

8. How has Sara finally realized her reality in the hospital?

9. How are Harry and Tyrone quickly deteriorating as they head south?

10. How has Tyrone changed now that he dips into the stash?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The police are mentioned sporadically throughout the novel. How are they portrayed? Students may want to look at the police involvement in the Harlan Jefferson drug sale as well as Tyrone's arrest.

Essay Topic 2

What describes Harry and Tyrone's relationship when they are in jail together?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the novel opening and closing with Sara watching television?

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