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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. When Bart finally reaches home after blowing up all of the machinery at the 784 construction site, what does he realize happened to his car?

2. What is the name of the Democratic candidate who speaks out against the "vandalism" of the 784 construction site?

3. What forces Bart to remember that he set the fires the previous night?

4. On December 17th, who calls Bart to tell him that the Blue Ribbon Laundry is to be demolished the following day?

5. How much money are Bart and Mary short on buying the better television?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bart's dreams on the night he sets the fires at the 784 construction site.

2. Why does Magliore claim that Bart's wallet is "hurting"?

3. Why does Mr. Magliore try to throw Bart out of his office at his car dealership?

4. Why does Bart think the laundry needs to shut down on November 28th?

5. What does Bart plan to do with the five hundred dollars he has in his pocket on December 12th?

6. What are Bart's concerns regarding going to a New Year's Eve party at Walt Hamner's house?

7. What does "gofer" mean?

8. Why is Bart upset after hearing the news about the fires that he set?

9. Explain the "Trained Dog Ethic".

10. Mary invites Bart to her parents' house for Christmas. What does Bart say about coming over?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What steps does Bart make to tie ends up on the days leading to D-Day (January 20th)?

Essay Topic 2

After finishing the novel, do you, the reader, understand his reasons for doing what he did?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Bart's relationship with Sal Magliore.

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