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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 does Thomas find his son?
(a) Military school
(b) In the hospital
(c) In a street gang
(d) At the library

2. Where is Jean when Thomas visits with Rudolph?
(a) Rehab
(b) Europe
(c) Shopping
(d) School

3. What does Thomas request that Rudolph find for him?
(a) Old photographs
(b) Some rare books
(c) His son
(d) Vintage brandy

4. How much does Rudolph pay Thomas' old manager for information?
(a) $150
(b) $1,500
(c) $300
(d) $15,000

5. Where does Rudolph keep an apartment?
(a) Philadelphia
(b) Boston
(c) Miami
(d) New York

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Thomas plan to go with Dwyer?

2. What does Thomas do when he learns that the mob heat is off?

3. Gretchen feels that ____________ is taking over her life.

4. Where was the match that essentially ended Thomas' career?

5. What does Jean say when Rudolph asks her to marry him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the name Thomas chooses for his boat?

2. How did Thomas ruin his boxing career?

3. What are Gretchen's concerns for Billy at this point in time?

4. What are the two main reasons Thomas' reconnection with his mother is so important?

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

6. What is the significance of Dwyer in Thomas' life?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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