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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 do Rachel and Gerald end up hanging their Gauguin?

2. Who is riding in the car with Wani to the wedding?

3. What does M. Mitterand say is the "supreme political virtue"?

4. Who is Mr. Leverton?

5. What is prize for the welly-whanging champion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Wobbly Thursday?

2. How does Nick think it is best to deal with Catherine when she is on an "up curve"?

3. What does Sally Tipper look like?

4. What is on the cover of the premiere issue of Ogee?

5. What does Wani say he is having a feature on in the premiere issue of Ogee?

6. Describe the game of welly-whanging.

7. How is Lionel able to get in the house without alerting the press?

8. What does Nick fear most after reading the Edelman book?

9. What does Penny document in her diary?

10. According to Catherine, what is Gerald's view of his constituents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the double meaning of Henry James' quote about being able to tolerate "a great deal of gilt." How does this quote relate to Nick's life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how issues of class interrelate with issues of sexuality. Is Nick's experience as a gay man different than Polly's or Wani's or Leo's? Explain how their experiences are different using examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Wani can be seen as the supremely decadent character. Analyze his character and explain his motivations for his behavior. Is he selfish or a product of his environment? What is his family life like? Is he enabled in his selfishness?

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