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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. Why does Cody not want the cocaine?

2. Why does Kansas pick up the crowbar?

3. What does Lynette do with the photographs JJ gave her?

4. How much money does Cody offer for the Mercedes?

5. How does Lynette know the Original Hotcake House?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did JJ and Lynette break up?

2. Why does Cody want the Mercedes?

3. What is the nature of the conflict between JJ and Lynette?

4. What is the physical appearance of the “thin man” (86) who opens Kansas’ shop door?

5. What is Gloria’s physical appearance like?

6. What is Cody’s physical appearance like?

7. What is the nature of Lynette’s first explosion at Jack?

8. Why has Cody not bought a car if he has the money for it?

9. What is Gloria’s character like?

10. What was Lynette’s experience like being robbed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the more heartbreaking relationships in the novel is that between Lynette and her father. Her father admits that he is doing well and yet has abandoned his original family and refuses to support them all while maintaining a connection with his first daughter but not with his only, disabled son. Write an essay about the relationship between Lynette and her father and the role of that relationship in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Lynette’s second client is one of the more peculiar characters that Lynette encounters on the night of the story of The Night Always Comes. Lynette’s second client does not treat her well, and she often has to beg him for the money that he owes her. Write an essay about the relationship between Lynette and her second client.

Essay Topic 3

Lynette’s relationship with her brother Kenny is particularly problematic. In addition to working several jobs while battling mental illness, Lynette has to often serve as the primary caretaker for Kenny. Write an essay about the relationship between Lynette and Kenny and how it drives the novel.

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