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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 Anne name as the cheapest form of entertainment?

2. What does Katey do when she realizes the true nature of the relationship between Tinker and his companion at the restaurant?

3. Which member of Tinker's family does Katey bring up just before she and Tinker part?

4. By what nickname does Bitsy refer to Wallace?

5. Wallace shows Katey a gun like the one that had killed what famous criminal(s)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What deal does Mason Tate make with Katey in Chapter 21?

4. What occurs within the section of the text entitled September 30?

5. In what way does Towles instill his description of Eve's fate with a tone of approval?

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

7. Describe the way in which Katey compares her relationship with Wallace to a game of honeymoon bridge.

8. How does Towles indicate to the reader that Katey is more interested in Wallace than she may be letting on?

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

10. What is the setting of Chapter 18, when Katey reunites with Tinker?

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 feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Explicate the theme of appearance versus reality within Amor Towles's novel Rules of Civility. What is the author's message regarding the theme and how do you know?

Essay Topic 3

What is the novel's message concerning the link between wealth and happiness?

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