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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. How does Rudolph get clued off that Thomas is living in New York?
(a) A call comes in to Mr. Jordache to confirm a bet
(b) He sees him walking down the street
(c) He gets a Christmas card from him
(d) Teddy Boylan tells him

2. What graduation gift does Teddy Boylan offer Rudolph?
(a) A trip to Europe
(b) A new house
(c) A new car
(d) A new wardrobe

3. What is the name of Tommy's wife?
(a) Tara
(b) Tessa
(c) Teresa
(d) Tammy

4. What does Mr. Greening do after Dominic refuses to fight anymore?
(a) Kicks him
(b) Spits on him
(c) Asks Thomas to work out with him
(d) Hits him one last time

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rudolph go to some clubs with in New York?

2. What did the black soldiers offer Gretchen?

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

4. What are Willie's career goals?

5. What is Gretchen afraid that Willie will take with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mary's reaction when she learns that Axel gave up $5,000 to save Thomas?

2. How is Thomas able to repay the $5,000 his father paid for his release several years earlier?

3. How does Rudolph capitalize on his relationship with Teddy Boylan?

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

5. In what way is Gretchen showing some emotional growth?

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

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

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

9. What important realization does Rudolph come to while temporarily working in the family bakery?

10. What is the nature of Thomas' affair with Clothilde?

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