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

2. What are Willie's career goals?
(a) Screenwriter
(b) Professor
(c) Director
(d) Playwright

3. What does Rudolph do in French class?
(a) Checks his e-mail
(b) Conjugates verbs
(c) Draws a nude picture of his teacher
(d) Sends text messages

4. Why is Thomas sent out of town?
(a) So he cannot be prosecuted for leaving that burning cross
(b) To help on his uncle's farm
(c) To take a little vacation
(d) For an internship

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Julie agrees to marry Rudolph only if he goes to law school and ______________________.

2. What does Axel put into one of his rolls before he bakes some?

3. Where does Mrs. Jordache live now?

4. Where does Thomas go when he makes a quick trip to New York?

5. What stops Mary from killing herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the foreshadowing of Axel's being in a boat.

2. What are the two major sources of Rudolph's depression and frustration?

3. What is the irony of the money Thomas receives and then wants to pay back to his father?

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

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

6. How is Gretchen's life going in New York?

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

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

9. How does Thomas show emotional growth and maturity?

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

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