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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 structure is Wolcott's camp?

2. Tinker and Katey discuss the fact that Eve has gone to what city?

3. Katey describes Wallace's sweater as having what quality?

4. What is Katey's reply to Dicky's query just before the two part after the party thrown for the Hollingsworths' son?

5. To whom does Katey extend an invitation for lunch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the significance of Wallace's gift to his young relative?

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

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

7. Describe the character of Dicky.

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

9. In what way does the theme of hypocrisy enter the narrative in relation to Katey?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the novel's status as a work that utilizes a framed narrative. For what purpose does Towles utilize this device and what are its intended effects on the reader?

Essay Topic 2

What is the function of Fran's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by the author in depicting Fran and include in your discussion the reasons that the author portrays Fran in these particular ways.

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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