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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 John ask Susan to do after Good Friday mass?

2. Why does John wear his glasses while visiting the Bellarosas in Chapter 15?

3. In Chapter 14, how does John feel about having drinks at Bellarosa's?

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

5. How does John feel when Frank Bellarosa tells him he is moving next door?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Bellarosa?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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