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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the band playing at the hotel?

2. What does Tom say Aunt Nonnie is running up the drive like?

3. What did the security hit the Heckler with in New Bethesda?

4. What did Miss Lucy use to write on the mirror in the Royal Palms Hotel?

5. Where was Stuff working before he found work at the hotel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and examine it what expresses about 1950s society.

1) Racism.

2) Washed up Hollywood stars.

3) Mistrust of the outsider.

Essay Topic 3

What problems does Chance's generation face? How are the problems for Chance's generation different from the problems his father's generation faced? Identify and discuss a significant problem facing your generation.

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