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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. How does John describe having a business relationship with Bellarosa?

2. How do the other country club members react to John meeting with Bellarosa at the club in Chapter 19?

3. Where does John wake up on Easter Sunday?

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

5. What does Edward fish for in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. What IRS problems does John have with Novac?

2. At the end of Chapter 14, how does Susan frustrate John?

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

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

5. What does Anna tell John she worries about in the new neighborhood in Chapter 17?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Dominic help John in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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