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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. Gretchen now has no husband and no ______________.

2. What does Pappy give Thomas when the ship returns to New York?

3. What is notable about the picture of Jean hanging from the college administration building?

4. What is the state of Rudolph's employment?

5. With whom is Gretchen fighting in the issues over her husband's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thomas reconnect with his son?

2. What seems to be the next step in Rudolph's career?

3. How does Thomas' protection of his friend, Dwyer, in a fight ultimately have profound negative impact on Thomas' life?

4. What do the boat charters represent as positive changes in Thomas' life?

5. What happens with Gretchen and the young black man that makes Gretchen change her mind about continuing her studies?

6. What are the significant changes visible in Mary now?

7. How did Thomas ruin his boxing career?

8. What is the reason Thomas must run away and get a job on a ship?

9. How does Jean indirectly ruin Rudolph's career as mayor?

10. How does the author fill in plot and character development between chapters?

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

The search for love is an important theme in RICH MAN, POOR MAN. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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