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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Jordache live now?
(a) Whitby
(b) Willoughby
(c) Westerville
(d) Weston

2. What does Thomas tell Rudolph as they wait in the bus station?
(a) Gretchen's affair with Teddy Boylan
(b) He is never coming back home
(c) He loves him
(d) He is dying

3. What is the presumed cause of Axel's death?
(a) Gunshot wound
(b) Strangulation
(c) Drowning
(d) Hanging

4. Where does Axel tell Rudolph that Rudolph does not belong?
(a) In the roadhouses
(b) On the streets
(c) The bakery
(d) In school

5. What does Thomas get from a lawyer who has been stealing at the club?
(a) $5,000
(b) $500
(c) A new car
(d) Gold cuff links

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Gretchen's little boy?

2. Why is Mary mad at Axel?

3. What does Rudolph do in French class?

4. What does the soldier show to Thomas and his friends?

5. What graduation gift does Teddy Boylan offer Rudolph?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the foreshadowing related to Thomas' discovery of Gretchen's affair.

2. How are Rudolph, Gretchen and Thomas introduced in the story?

3. What are the reasons that Axel is depressed which ultimately lead to his death?

4. How does Thomas show emotional growth and maturity?

5. What is the state of Mary's physical and mental health?

6. How does Mr. Jordache's behavior over the nude drawing change Rudolph's opinion of his father?

7. Explain the complications of Axel's decision to pay off the father of the girls who have accused Thomas of statutory rape.

8. How is Rudolph's career taking off at Calderwood's company/

9. Explain why Thomas is so happy living in Ohio.

10. What are the underlying feelings of the members of the Jordache family at dinner?

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