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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. What does Thomas remind Gretchen not to do?
2. What is the name of the student who sexually attacks Gretchen?
3. Who does Rudolph engage to help Gretchen get a divorce?
4. With whom is Gretchen fighting in the issues over her husband's death?
5. How old is Thomas' son at this point?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain why dropping Billy off at boarding school is such a cathartic point for Gretchen and Willie's broken relationship.
2. What is the reason Thomas must run away and get a job on a ship?
3. What does Gretchen ask Rudolph to do in order to help her son in spite of the fact that she and Rudolph have had a strained relationship for a year?
4. How does Jean indirectly ruin Rudolph's career as mayor?
5. Explain how Thomas' original return of the $5000 has resulted in a positive way for him after all.
6. Explain the symbolism of Rudolph's meeting his high school French teacher.
7. What are the two most important factors in Virginia Calderwood's overt flirtations with Rudolph?
8. What are the two main reasons Thomas' reconnection with his mother is so important?
9. How does Thomas' protection of his friend, Dwyer, in a fight ultimately have profound negative impact on Thomas' life?
10. What do the boat charters represent as positive changes in Thomas' life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a character study of Thomas Jordache. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Thomas?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of good vs. evil in the novel. Who/what represents good? Who/what represents evil? How do they co-exist or do they? What is the final confrontation?
Essay Topic 3
What is Teddy Boylan's role in the story? What is his background? Why is he interested in Gretchen? What is his relationship with Rudolph? Is he the quintessential "rich man?"
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