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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 is the girl Rudolph has been dating?

2. Julie agrees to marry Rudolph only if he goes to law school and ______________________.

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

4. To what city is Thomas sent to stay with relatives?

5. What is the Jordache family celebrating in Part 1, Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What behavior does Gretchen seem unable to shake?

3. What important realization does Rudolph come to while temporarily working in the family bakery?

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

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

6. What happens to Thomas as a result of his beating Mr. Greening?

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

8. What are the two major sources of Rudolph's depression and frustration?

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

10. What is the foundation of the relationship between Teddy Boylan and 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

Explain the ongoing conflict between Rudolph, Thomas and Gretchen. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate?

Essay Topic 3

The story begins in America during World War II. Explain the significance of this war on America in general and the Jordache family specifically. What impact did the war have on the choices that the Jordaches made? Explain.

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