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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. Which of the following does Rudolph not pay at the bakery?

2. What did the black soldiers offer Gretchen?

3. Why is Clothilde in America?

4. Which store employee makes inappropriate advances toward Rudolph?

5. What are Willie's career goals?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Rudolph's career taking off at Calderwood's company/

2. Explain the complications of Axel's decision to pay off the father of the girls who have accused Thomas of statutory rape.

3. What behavior does Gretchen seem unable to shake?

4. Explain the foreshadowing of Axel's being in a boat.

5. What is the nature of Thomas' affair with Clothilde?

6. Explain why Thomas is so happy living in Ohio.

7. How are Rudolph, Gretchen and Thomas introduced in the story?

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

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

10. Explain how Thomas is Axel's least favorite child but Thomas is most like Axel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a character study of Rudolph Jordache. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Rudolph?

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