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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. Where did one of Leon's relatives run into him and tell him that Polly was looking for him?

2. What was the name of the woman from China who befriended Polly at Ardsleyville?

3. What month does Polly remember she and Deming went to the water together in New York before she was taken to Ardsleyville?

4. What type of ring is Yong wearing when he meets Deming?

5. How long does Daniel sleep after having dinner with Peter and Kay when he returns to America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Polly have to do to be able to sleep?

2. Why did no one know what happened to Polly?

3. Why does Daniel go to Vivian's in Chapter 12?

4. What Daniel decide his life will be at the end of The Leavers?

5. What does Polly do after Deming leaves?

6. How did Leon find Polly?

7. What is Beijing like when Daniel arrives?

8. What realization does Daniel have about his relationship with Peter and Kay?

9. Why does Polly think it is dishonest for Yong to say he came from humble beginnings?

10. Why was Polly transferred to a cell and what was it like there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Deming/Daniel is not content with who he is and his place in life. He always wishes to be someone he is not. How and why does Deming/Daniel struggle with an inferiority complex?

Essay Topic 2

In The Leavers, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Polly was an illegal immigrant in both New York City. What were her experiences as an illegal immigrant, and how did those experiences traumatize her?

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