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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. Dick returns to ______________ to live with his family.

2. Why does Nicole tell Dick that he couldn't fall in love with her?

3. Where do Nicole and Tommy take a drive?

4. Where does Dick work on his book?

5. What does Dr. Dohmler think about Dick's relationship with Nicole?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dick begin to fall out of love with Nicole?

2. What are Nicole's perceptions of Dick in Book 3, Chapter 7?

3. What is the tragic event that occurs while Dick is in Innsbruck?

4. What are Nicole's perceptions of Tommy in Book 3, Chapter 6?

5. How does Dick's profession get in the way of his marriage?

6. How does Dick behave counter to his feelings about Nicole?

7. What is the irony of the Divers intent to ask about other people's happiness?

8. What is the perception of homosexuality during this time?

9. How does Dick view his and Franz' differences as psychiatrists?

10. What is the symbolism of Dick's feelings for the Italians and French?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Rosemary's mother tolerate, and even encourage, her daughter's advances toward Dick, an older married man? What does Rosemary's mother truly want for Rosemary? Are the ambitions for Rosemary alone or does Rosemary's mother intend to take her share of the rewards? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How is it that the characters in the novel have so much time to play? Do they characterize any particular segment of society? Or are they enjoying post-war prosperity to its fullest? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the circumstances under which Dr. Dohmler takes on Nicole as a patient. Do you think Dr.Dohmler sincerely wants to help Nicole? Or does he see dollar signs when he realizes the extent of the treatment Nicole will need as a result of sexual abuse from her wealthy father? Explain.

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