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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. Which of the following is not one of the reasons Billy gives for his current unhappiness?
(a) He does not fit in at the school
(b) Colin's death
(c) His father's drinking habits
(d) He is failing in his classes

2. What does Thomas do for work now?
(a) Sparring partner
(b) Retail sales
(c) Real estate
(d) Insurance

3. Where is Rudolph when Gretchen reads a letter from him?
(a) Vienna
(b) Dublin
(c) Salzburg
(d) Rome

4. What does Thomas remind Gretchen not to do?
(a) Move back to New York
(b) Have any more children
(c) Go back to Willie
(d) Tell Rudolph where he is

5. What is the name of Gretchen's new husband?
(a) Charles
(b) Connor
(c) Clive
(d) Colin

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city is Rudolph headed in Part 4, Chapter 6?

2. What is the name of the student who sexually attacks Gretchen?

3. At what age does Jean get her inheritance?

4. What were Mary's last words?

5. What does Gretchen ask Rudolph to do for Billy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thomas reconnect with his son?

2. What are the two most important factors in Virginia Calderwood's overt flirtations with Rudolph?

3. How does the author fill in plot and character development between chapters?

4. What is the significance of Thomas' wedding to Kate?

5. What important help is Rudolph able to give Thomas in Part 4, Chapter 4?

6. How does Jean's depression escalate into alcoholism and what are the first signs of the disease?

7. What is ironic about Thomas' love for the sea?

8. Explain how Thomas' original return of the $5000 has resulted in a positive way for him after all.

9. How does Thomas' protection of his friend, Dwyer, in a fight ultimately have profound negative impact on Thomas' life?

10. What are the significant changes visible in Mary now?

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