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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. Who brings up the topic of their dysfunctional marriage?

2. Where do Dick and Nicole go to get haircuts together?

3. What is the content of the letter?

4. What musical instrument does Dick play?

5. What explanation does Dick give to Nicole for how he sustained his injuries?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dick encounter Rosemary again?

2. How does Nicole manage to get the best of all the worlds she wants?

3. What is the state of Dick's alcoholism at this point?

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

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

6. Why does Dick get upset at Beth's manipulations?

7. What is so surprising about Dick going to the aid of their friend, Mary North?

8. What does Tommy tell Nicole when they begin flirting with each other?

9. What does Abe North's death represent for Dick?

10. How does money become a factor in Dick and Nicole's marriage and affect Dick's self esteem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of Nicole's sister, Beth, in the book? What does her character represent for Nicole? For Dick? Do you think Beth relishes her role or resents it? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Dick calls the love between him and Nicole an "active" love. What does he mean by that? What does he hope Rosemary will understand by the description? What is so complicated about the love between Dick and Nicole? Is it different from the love between most married couples? Explain.

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