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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rudolph go to some clubs with in New York?

2. What is the source of Rudolph's depression?

3. What does Mr. Greening do after Dominic refuses to fight anymore?

4. Who calls to ask Rudolph to meet him for lunch?

5. Where is Clothilde from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the reasons that Axel is depressed which ultimately lead to his death?

2. How is Gretchen's meeting with Teddy Boylan so prophetic for her brother's lives as well as her own?

3. What is Mary's reaction when she learns that Axel gave up $5,000 to save Thomas?

4. In what way is Gretchen showing some emotional growth?

5. How is Gretchen's life going in New York?

6. What behavior does Gretchen seem unable to shake?

7. How has Teddy Boylan helped Rudolph with his career and at what point does Rudolph call an end to the relationship?

8. Who does Thomas fight at the gym and why is he so violent?

9. What is the significance of the Communist charges brought against Professor Denton?

10. What happens to the $5000 Thomas gives back to Rudolph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the nature of this book and why the author created it the way he did. Why did he choose to create the book based on the perspectives of more than one person? Is it effective? How is it different from reading a regular novel? How is it the same?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of the family in RICH MAN, POOR MAN. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is the Jordache family to most American families?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of good vs. evil in the novel. Who/what represents good? Who/what represents evil? How do they co-exist or do they? What is the final confrontation?

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