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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 Bellarosa tell John he wants him to do in regard to his bail?

2. What does Bellarosa do while staying at the Plaza Hotel?

3. In Chapter 37, how many times is Bellarosa shot?

4. In Chapter 26, what does John realize about Ferragamo?

5. What does Ferragamo interrupt John doing in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at George Allard's funeral?

2. How does John feel when he is in court the day Bellarosa is arrested?

3. What does William Stanhope do with Stanhope Hall?

4. What happens when John meets Jenny Alvarez?

5. What favor does John ask of Bellarosa in Chapter 36?

6. Why does Susan say she killed Bellarosa?

7. How does John convince the judge to let Bellarosa post bail?

8. In Chapter 22, what directions does Bellarosa give John in regard to his upcoming arrest?

9. In Chapter 30, how does John's dream affect him?

10. In Chapter 33, what happens when John visits the yacht club?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the commentary on marriage that this novel provides.

Essay Topic 2

Is the ending of this novel effective in resolving the conflicts presented?

Essay Topic 3

How is self-betrayal a theme in this novel?

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