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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. How much did Jameson buy a girl for in Africa?

2. When did Erwin and Albert have a standing appointment to meet?

3. How tall was John Caldwell?

4. How many films did Sal Fumoso run a day at the decommissioned Penn Yards YMCA?

5. When did Albert purchase a house in Sarasota?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the snow described in Part 3, Chapter 16?

2. How does Hazel have photos of her husband smiling?

3. Who did Manny and Erwin see coming toward the apartment building in the storm?

4. How did John feel about accepting anything from his father?

5. What did Erwin see coming toward him as he stood trying to decide what to do with the fish he came to throw away?

6. Why did John have to walk to the hospital to try to find his father?

7. Who did John and Erwin see in the lobby of the hospital when they arrived?

8. What had Erwin learned about people and stories throughout the years, and how did he feel about being their confidante?

9. How had Albert relied on logic throughout his life?

10. How did Vik spend the day of the blizzard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analogies are used to compare an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar. How does the author use analogies in the book? How do analogies help readers understand unfamiliar ideas or understand events or characters?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world he has created?

Essay Topic 3

Edwin nearly gets hit by the cab that Albert is driving. How does Edwin react when the cab comes toward him? Why does he freeze? How do his phobias and fears affect how he reacts to the danger?

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