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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. In Chapter 24, how does John feel about dining with the Stanhopes?

2. How does John describe his night with Jenny in his hotel room?

3. What does John do in a life raft in Chapter 33?

4. What does John do when Bellarosa says he owes him in Chapter 35?

5. What does Susan tell John about Bellarosa in the orchard in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does John sink his own boat?

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

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

5. What do John and Bellarosa do after Bellarosa posts bail?

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

7. In Chapter 22, what does John tell Bellarosa about as they walk around Fox Point?

8. What happens at George Allard's funeral?

9. What do John and Bellarosa talk about when Bellarosa is released from the hospital?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's use of dialogue in this novel to explore the characters instead of using lengthy descriptions. Is this technique effective?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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