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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. Which character dies in this chapter?

2. Why does Anna accept the invitation?

3. Who does Holmes ask Minnie to invite to the fair?

4. What problems are happening in America during this time?

5. Who does Emeline meet just before Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holmes send Pitezel to obtain Dr. Kelley's cure for alcoholism?

2. Why is Burnham glad Carter Harrison loses the mayoral election?

3. What happens between Julia and Holmes in Remains of the Day?

4. Why are the attendances initially low?

5. What wi the Exposition like at night?

6. What difference does the painter Millet make?

7. What does The World's Fair Hotel chapter show about Holmes' lifestyle?

8. How does Holmes start making good money?

9. What event does the Chicago Exposition celebrate?

10. How is Prendergast beginning to show that he is insane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Larson's characters are? Select one of the minor characters such as Mrs. Lawrence and discuss how much you know about her background. How does Larson provide the reader with information about that character?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Burnham's role in making the Exposition a success.

1) Should Burnham should be regarded as a hero for how he persevered with the Exposition?

2) What role did the other workers play in the success? What do the students think would have happened if Burnham had given up?

3) How important is a leader to such an effort?

Essay Topic 3

What difference did the fair make to Chicago? Did Chicago need to change? Were there negative effects of the fair as well as positive affects? How can such an event affect the mindset and confidence of a population?

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