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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nick's demeanor throughout the story?

2. What do Nick and George drink at the lodge?

3. What does Bill say to Nick after Nick breaks up with Marjorie?

4. What does Nick complain about after he has sex with Kate?

5. What is Nick doing with his friends in this story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hemingway gives Nick the ability to see beyond immediate pain and discomfort by putting him in situations that give him hope. Cite some examples where Nick's mood and spirits lift when his hopeful nature takes over.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Nick. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Nick?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the racial discrimination in the area surrounding Petoskey, Michigan. How is it displayed? What is the racial demographic of Petoskey? How does Nick perceive the discrimination against the Indians? Does he ever perpetuate it? Explain.

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