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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. When Eleanor changes residences, who is her wealthy new friend?

2. In September, with whom does Janey move into a house?

3. What is Janey's new role at Moorehouse's company?

4. Who cuts a trip short in Europe because of the threat of war?

5. What does Johnny overhear a bellboy say about Annabelle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charley do for work in Minneapolis when he moves there?

2. What effect does the war have on Ward's relationship with Gertrude and his work?

3. What happens when Charley's girlfriend gets pregnant?

4. What does Charley decide to do when the pregnancy is terminated?

5. What happens that makes Janey feel that she has made the "big time" at work?

6. What is Eleanor's relationship with her father?

7. When Eveline and Eleanor's business fails, what job opportunity do they take?

8. What does Mac do when the Zapata arrives in Mexico City?

9. How does Janey change when she lives in New York?

10. How did Janey become the personal secretary of J. Ward Moorehouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Janey and Ward are two of the main characters of the 42nd Parallel.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they coexist, and how do they interact? What is similar about them, and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Ward directly influenced? What are some events that Janey directly influenced?

Part 3) Which character offers support to other characters? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mac. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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