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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 do Thomas and Dwyer see many beautiful pleasure boats?
(a) Liverpool
(b) Cannes
(c) Lisbon
(d) Marseilles

2. What is the name of Thomas' son?
(a) Wyatt
(b) William
(c) Wesley
(d) Weston

3. Where does Thomas take his mother when he visits?
(a) On a tour of the town
(b) To the mall
(c) To a museum
(d) To the grocery

4. With whom is Thomas having an affair?
(a) His sparring partner's wife
(b) His neighbor
(c) His sister-in-law
(d) His secretary

5. Where does Thomas plan to go with Dwyer?
(a) Sydney
(b) London
(c) Paris
(d) Rome

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Rudolph when Gretchen reads a letter from him?

2. Where does Rudolph keep an apartment?

3. Where is Gretchen living with her son in Part 3, Chapter 1?

4. Who is the man who befriends Thomas on the ship?

5. Why is Thomas intent on making a living at sea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What seems to be the next step in Rudolph's career?

2. How does Thomas reconnect with his son?

3. How does Rudolph' help for Professor Denton come full circle from many years ago?

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

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

6. What happens with Gretchen and the young black man that makes Gretchen change her mind about continuing her studies?

7. What is the reason Thomas must run away and get a job on a ship?

8. Explain why dropping Billy off at boarding school is such a cathartic point for Gretchen and Willie's broken relationship.

9. How did Thomas ruin his boxing career?

10. What is the sad irony of Mary's life right now?

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