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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 will Lynette’s father afford his girlfriend’s childbirth?
2. For how much is the owner of the house selling it to the family?
3. How much money has Lynette saved?
4. How much does Lynette say the family would pay per month if they bought the house?
5. What is the minimum amount that Lynette’s first client’s clients have to do business with him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Lynette upset that her mother bought a new car?
2. What are Lynette’s conditions for Kenny when she leaves him alone while she goes to work?
3. What is Doreen’s rationale for not wanting to buy the house and buying a car instead?
4. What is Lynette’s first client’s relationship with his children like?
5. What is the deal that Lynette’s family made with the owner of the house?
6. What does Lynette’s first client say his upbringing was like?
7. What is Lynette’s relationship with her second sex client like?
8. How did Doreen react when she learned her boyfriend Randy was sexually harassing Lynette?
9. What are Lynette’s instructions for Fuller’s Coffee Shop for Kenny’s breakfast?
10. What does Lynette think about while she eats?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Night Always Comes is a novel written in a realistic style. The story is marked by gratuitous details describing settings, characters, and things – including houses – in every scene. Write an essay about how The Night Always Comes fits into a realistic fiction writing style.
Essay Topic 2
A particularly moving passage in the novel is the description of Lynette’s past with her boyfriend Jack Burns. Though the two clearly loved each other, their breakup is primarily Lynette’s fault due to her mental health problems. Write an essay about the relationship between Lynette and Jack and what that relationship tells readers.
Essay Topic 3
In addition to working two low-wage jobs, Lynette has taken to sex work to help her save the money she needs to buy the house. Lynette’s first client treats her well but refuses to continue seeing her after she reveals personal information to him. Write an essay about the relationship between Lynette and her first client.
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