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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. Who did Hardy ask for help in getting Rory a gig?

2. What does Clint Oakley talk about during the Christmas party?

3. Where does Herman's daughter live?

4. Who was the publisher of the newspaper Lloyd works for at its inception?

5. What does Hardy say to Rory about what she found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Annika embarrassed for Hardy?

2. What did Jimmy do in Arizona?

3. Why do Annika and Hardy argue?

4. What is the Irishman like?

5. Where does Lloyd Burko live according to Chapter 1?

6. Why is Arthur disappointed?

7. What does Arthur do each day?

8. What does Lloyd admit?

9. Who is demoted and why?

10. What is happening to Ott in 1960?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Hardy Benjamin and Rory.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Ruby Zaga and examine her expectations.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the conflict between Clint Oakley and Arthur Gopal.

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