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

2. Which of the following does Thomas not avoid on the ship?
(a) Poker games
(b) Visiting the port cities
(c) Socializing
(d) Fighting

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

4. Where do Rudolph and Jean go on their honeymoon?
(a) Australia
(b) Europe
(c) Asia
(d) Africa

5. What does Thomas do when he learns that the mob heat is off?
(a) Flies to New York
(b) Gets drunk
(c) Calls his son
(d) Celebrates by buying a new boat

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thomas fly to New York in Part 4, Chapter 7?

2. Where does Thomas find his son?

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

4. How old is Thomas' son at this point?

5. What were Mary's last words?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how Thomas' selflessness in protecting Jean shows him to be the most fully evolved character in the book.

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

4. How does Thomas reconnect with his son?

5. How has Rudolph reached the pinnacle of success in every aspect of his life?

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

7. What does Gretchen ask Rudolph to do in order to help her son in spite of the fact that she and Rudolph have had a strained relationship for a year?

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

9. How does Jean indirectly ruin Rudolph's career as mayor?

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

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