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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 kind of car does Wallace own?
2. In what month will Mason decide which of his personal assistants to keep?
3. The person with whom Katey is out to lunch corrects Katey about the relationship between Tinker and the woman with him, saying that she is Tinker's what?
4. What does Katey do with the flapper jacket?
5. By what nickname does Bitsy refer to Wallace?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the character of Dicky.
2. Describe the character of Wallace, with whom Katey reconnects in Chapter 13.
3. In what way does the theme of hypocrisy enter the narrative in relation to Katey?
4. In what way does Tinker demonstrate an understanding of Katey's character when he constructs an invitation to meet with him again?
5. In what way does the relationship between Katey and Tinker change during their trip to the Adirondacks?
6. What confession does Tinker make to Katey during their time in the Adirondacks?
7. 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?
8. In what way is the theme of deception featured within Hank's comments to Katey about his brother Tinker?
9. What deal does Mason Tate make with Katey in Chapter 21?
10. Into whom does Katey run at a Conde Nast-associated party and what does she realize about this person?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the interplay between the resolution of Amor Towles's novel Rules of Civility and one of the novel's main messages. How does the author make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help the author get across one main message of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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