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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 is the title of the black and white picture Bruno has over his head?

2. What kind of gun does Bruno send Guy?

3. What is Sammie big and flabby like?

4. Where is Bruno going for his vacation?

5. Who chases after Guy after he kills Samuel Bruno?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bruno enraged with Guy in this section?

2. What does Guy feel about the first letter Bruno sends him?

3. What does Bruno reveal about himself in this opening section?

4. In what way is Bruno's drinking the catalyst for him killing Miriam?

5. What kind of person do the police think killed Samuel Bruno?

6. What joke did William pull in the Plaza?

7. How do Bruno's letters affect Guy in this section?

8. How does Guy react to the news that Miriam has had a miscarriage?

9. How does Guy react to Miriam's death?

10. Why does Guy think Miriam is an example of the worst of America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What mistakes do Bruno and Guy make when talking to Gerard? How could they have dealt with Gerard better?

Essay Topic 2

What is Guy's goal in life? How can he reach his goal? What obstacle are in Guy's way and how can he overcome these obstacles?

Essay Topic 3

How does the conscience of Bruno and Guy each affect them? How does Bruno try to hide the fact that he has a conscience?

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