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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 is Gretchen anxious to do?

2. For what has Teresa been arrested several times?

3. Who has Rudolph married?

4. Gretchen feels that ____________ is taking over her life.

5. What is the message that Rudolph gets while in Europe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rudolph' help for Professor Denton come full circle from many years ago?

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

3. What is the symbolism of the name Thomas chooses for his boat?

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

5. How did Thomas ruin his boxing career?

6. What are Gretchen's concerns for Billy at this point in time?

7. How has Rudolph reached the pinnacle of success in every aspect of his life?

8. What important help is Rudolph able to give Thomas in Part 4, Chapter 4?

9. 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?

10. Explain how Thomas' original return of the $5000 has resulted in a positive way for him after all.

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Identify the point of view used and explain why this book qualifies. How would the book have changed if the author had selected a different point of view?

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