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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. What does Mr. Novac's first visit with John make John lose faith in?

2. What does John tell George to do if Bellarosa stops by for a second time?

3. In Chapter 7, how does John react when the Allards both fall ill?

4. Who shows Susan the conservatory of the Bellarosa's house?

5. When does Bellarosa say he wants John to represent him in the Juan case?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Sutters do for the weekend when their children visit in Chapter 20?

2. How does Dominic help John in Chapter 13?

3. How does John first meet Bellarosa?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What happens the first time Bellarosa comes by John's house?

10. How does Bellarosa try to help John with his tax problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine morality as a theme in this novel. What is the author's commentary about morality?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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