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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 does Johnny's new job offer him as pay?

2. Instead of having tea in Kew Gardens, what does Mr. Garnet want to do?

3. What is Fainy supposed to say if anyone asks where he is taking the boxes?

4. Whose death forces Mac's family to move to Chicago?

5. Johnny often finds Annabelle in the company of _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What could Maisie have done to keep Mac in Los Angeles with her?

2. What does Johnny do for work, and why does he move to Ocean City?

3. What decision does Mac make regarding Maisie and her pregnancy?

4. What does Ike do that leaves Mac stranded?

5. Describe Johnny Ward Morehouse.

6. What do Fred Hoff and Mac share in common?

7. What does Ike teach Mac?

8. What occurs at Mrs. Kovach's house when Fainy and Bingham spend the night?

9. Where does Mac live with Maisie and what is their relationship?

10. What is the only question that Fainy asks about his job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The 42nd Parallel was known as the major storm path across North America. The 42nd parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 42 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Asia, the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean. The 42nd Parallel of latitude runs right through the heart of the United States. What do you think of John dos Passos' choice of title for the book? Is it appropriate? Explain. How does this title relate to the five characters of Fainy McCreary (Mac), Janey, J. Ward Moorehouse, Eleanor Stoddard, and Charley Anderson?

Essay Topic 2

John dos Passos is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why dos Passos chose that particular author or reference.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of discontentment in the 42nd Parallel. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience discontentment. Cite an example to support your answers.

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