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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. While staying at the Plaza hotel, what does John realize about his involvement with Bellarosa?

2. What does John do to his boat in Chapter 33?

3. How many of Bellarosa's men go with John after Bellarosa is arrested?

4. Where do Bellarosa and John go after John gets bail for Bellarosa?

5. In Chapter 32, what does Bellarosa tell John about revenge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Susan say she killed Bellarosa?

2. In Chapter 23, what do John and Mancuso talk about?

3. In Chapter 29, what happens when Bellarosa watches the news?

4. How do John and Melzer come to an agreement on John's IRS bill?

5. What happens when Bellarosa is arrested?

6. What does John consider doing with his life after Susan kills Bellarosa?

7. What happens at George Allard's funeral?

8. Why does John sink his own boat?

9. What happens when John meets Jenny Alvarez?

10. How does Ferragamo try to ruin John's plans the day Bellarosa is arrested?

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

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

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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