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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. In Chapter 13, what day of the week does John suppose Susan's stables will be moved?

2. In Chapter 14, what decision does John make about having drinks at Bellarosa's?

3. Why does Bellarosa tell John that Ferragamo is coming after him in the Juan case?

4. What does Melzer offer John the first time they meet?

5. How do Lester and Judy Remson react when they find out Bellarosa is moving next door to John and Susan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Susan tell John about her childhood playhouse?

2. How does John feel about attending church service at St. Mark's?

3. What does Bellarosa ask John for in Chapter 19?

4. What do John and Susan discuss after Good Friday mass?

5. In Chapter 8, what does Lester want to do with the stock certificates one of John's clients found?

6. What happens when Bellarosa meets with John in Chapter 11?

7. In Chapter 5, how does John fear he insulted Lester?

8. How does Bellarosa ask for John's help in the Juan Carranza case?

9. What does John do to avoid being recognized by Anna the first time he visits the Bellarosas?

10. Who is Bellarosa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What genre is "The Gold Coast"? Use specific details from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Explore success as a theme in this novel. What is the author's commentary on success?

Essay Topic 3

Explore at least three symbols that are used throughout this novel. What does the author try to do through this use of symbolism?

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