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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. Where does John's sister, Emily, live?

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

3. Why is Susan pleased Bellarosa moves in next door?

4. What does John do before going to his aunt's for Easter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Susan decide to do as a housewarming gift to the Bellarosas?

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

3. What does Bellarosa tell John about Juan Carranza?

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

5. How does Dominic help John in Chapter 13?

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

7. Why is Bellarosa good for Alhambra?

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

9. What advice does John give Susan about talking on the phone in Chapter 13?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Compare and contrast what motivates at least three characters in this novel. What do these motives say about each character and the themes in this novel?

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