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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. With whom is Thomas now having an affair?

2. What does Gretchen realize when she gets home?

3. What is the nature of the Jordache family business?

4. Where had Rudolph worked part time during his years at school?

5. Rudolph thinks Gretchen is obsessed with ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Thomas show emotional growth and maturity?

3. Explain the foreshadowing related to Thomas' discovery of Gretchen's affair.

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

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

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

7. What does Thomas do to Teddy Boylan as revenge for Teddy's seducing Gretchen?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

What do you think are the three main sorrows in Mary Jordache's life? Cite examples to support your answers. Explain how Mary grows from these experiences.

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