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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 Tinker's father had lost his fortune, what location had the family been forced to leave?

2. Katey discovers in Chapter 18 that Tinker has been reading what book by Thoreau?

3. When Katey is getting ready to go to bed at Wolcott's camp, she hears Tinker taking what action?

4. Into whom does Katey run when she is at the party to which Dicky has led her?

5. What job had Tinker inhabited before accepting a position with Anne?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Dicky.

2. What confession does Tinker make to Katey during their time in the Adirondacks?

3. Discuss the way in which the theme of appearance versus reality is depicted in the scene involving Katey, Eve, and the police.

4. From whose point of view is the section of the text entitled September 30 presented and who else is involved in the scene?

5. What qualities are revealed about Katey's character in her dealings with Pembroke Publishing?

6. Describe the character of Wallace, with whom Katey reconnects in Chapter 13.

7. What major plot revelation is made during Chapter 19, entitled The Road to Kent?

8. In what way does the relationship between Katey and Tinker change during their trip to the Adirondacks?

9. Into whom does Katey run at a Conde Nast-associated party and what does she realize about this person?

10. Though conversation is scant during Katey's ride home from the party at Whileaway in Val(entine)'s car, the two do agree on one thing. What is it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about Amor Towles's novel Rules of Civility while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Amor Towles's novel Rules of Civility from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Amor Towles's novel Rules of Civility and analyze the author's purpose for including each instance you discuss.

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