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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. To what city is Rudolph headed in Part 4, Chapter 6?
(a) Dallas
(b) Houston
(c) San Antonio
(d) Waco

2. What does Jean destroy in a drunken rage?
(a) Camera equipment
(b) China
(c) Car
(d) Photographs

3. On what board does Rudolph serve?
(a) Local college
(b) AT&T
(c) Intel
(d) IBM

4. What is the state of Rudolph's employment?
(a) He is CEO
(b) He is starting his own business
(c) He has changed professions
(d) He is retiring soon

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is consuming Gretchen's life in Part 3, Chapter 4?

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

3. Where do Rudolph and Jean go on their honeymoon?

4. What news does Gretchen receive in her hotel room?

5. What were Mary's last words?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What do the boat charters represent as positive changes in Thomas' life?

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

7. How does Thomas reconnect with his son?

8. How did Thomas ruin his boxing career?

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

10. Explain the symbolism of Rudolph's meeting his high school French teacher.

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