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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 did Albert argue before the New York State Supreme Court?
2. When did Albert purchase a house in Sarasota?
3. When did Albert have his first apartment in the West Seventies?
4. How far did John live from Albert?
5. How long did Erwin like to know someone before he let them drive him in an automobile?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hazel like to pretend about her husband at the end of Part 3, Chapter 25?
2. How did John feel about accepting anything from his father?
3. How did Vik spend the day of the blizzard?
4. How had Albert relied on logic throughout his life?
5. How does Hazel have photos of her husband smiling?
6. Where did Erica accompany Albert when she worked for him?
7. What did Erwin see coming toward him as he stood trying to decide what to do with the fish he came to throw away?
8. What had Erwin learned about people and stories throughout the years, and how did he feel about being their confidante?
9. What did John Caldwell do when Vik followed him after he left the YMCA?
10. Where did John Caldwell work in 1978, and what job did he really want?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hazel plans to follow Lazlo Brunn. How does Hazel plan to follow Lazlo Brunn? Why is her plan to follow him a way for her to escape her life?
Essay Topic 2
Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?
Essay Topic 3
John’s son drowned in a swimming pool. Why do John and Albert blame themselves and feel guilty for the death of the boy?
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