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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 14, what decision does John make about having drinks at Bellarosa's?

2. In Chapter 14, who makes arrangements for John and Susan to have drinks at Bellarosa's?

3. How does John treat his family during Easter in Chapter 10?

4. Why does John want Susan to pay a social call on Bellarosa?

5. In Chapter 6, what is so exciting about the stock certificates an old woman brings to John?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when John's father calls him at the end of Chapter 21?

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

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

5. When Susan first learns about Bellarosa moving in, what is her biggest concern?

6. What does John tell Susan after leaving the Bellarosas in Chapter 17?

7. What happens when John visits Bellarosa's property on Easter?

8. What surprises John about Stanhope Hall in Chapter 14?

9. When John visits Alhambra in Chapter 3, what does he find?

10. What are John's parent's like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the setting of the Gold Coast for this novel. Consider the way the setting impacts the characters and acts as a character itself.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use irony in this novel? Is this effective?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use foreshadowing in this novel? Explore at least three examples and dissect them their their effectiveness.

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