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

2. Who is Rudolph's French teacher?

3. What bad news has Gretchen received?

4. Teresa is angry with Thomas for _________________________.

5. Rudolph thinks Gretchen is obsessed with ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Jordache's behavior over the nude drawing change Rudolph's opinion of his father?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Rudolph capitalize on his relationship with Teddy Boylan?

9. How does Thomas show emotional growth and maturity?

10. What are the underlying feelings of the members of the Jordache family at dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of irony in the book. One example is the boat-related deaths of Axel and Thomas. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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