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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. How does Nick's mom help out at her church?

2. What is Leo's ex-boyfriend Pete's job?

3. What pub does Leo refer to as a "flea-box"?

4. What movie do Nick and Leo go see?

5. What does cocaine symbolize as portrayed in the film that Nick and Leo go to see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Toby say has been Sophie's father's most famous remark?

2. Why is Leo growing a beard?

3. What acting experience has Sophie had?

4. Describe Howard and Simon's relationship.

5. Why does Nick think Leo is preoccupied with money?

6. How does Badger get his nickname?

7. What is it about Nick that the Feddens trusted?

8. Describe the design of the Ogee office.

9. What does Leo's mother think about his relationship with Pete?

10. How is Hawkeswood described in Pevsner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nick is more of a spectator than an actor in the decisions that affect his life. He acts like an appraiser of everyone else's judgments, values, and tastes. Find examples that show Nick to be the cool and removed spectator, critical of others, but unable to ultimately make decisions for himself. Then, analyze whether or not Nick is truly as devoid of power as he seems.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of public vs. private space in the text. Give examples and show how public and private spaces can also be scenes of irony (keyholder's garden and the Gents).

Essay Topic 3

Nick's thesis is on the "style that hides things and reveals things at the same time". Explain how this relates to the larger context of the novel. How does the concept of "style" play a role in the major characters' lives?

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