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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. What happens to Ned one night while he tries to retrieve golf balls?

2. After Ned leaves the Ward's house, whom does F. William Peterson encourage Ned to speak with?

3. How does Ned get in the white jewel house for Jack's visitation?

4. After ten years, where does Ned finally see Sam?

5. What does Mrs. Ward refuse to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do readers learn about Ned during Jack Ward's funeral?

2. What happens with Drew after Jack Ward's funeral?

3. What is the meaning behind Sam and Ned instantly recognizing each other at The Night Owl?

4. Why does Ned not answer his phone at college?

5. How does Jenny react when Ned arrives in Mohawk after college graduation?

6. Why does Jenny become so angry when Eileen calls her house to find Ned?

7. What job is very lucrative for Ned?

8. After their celebratory dinner, what is clear about Jenny's relationship with F. William Peterson?

9. What kind of college student is Ned?

10. Why is Ned unsurprised by Sam stealing his money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Ned learn from his experience at the Mohawk Grill?

Essay Topic 2

What role does gambling play in the novel? Look at characters who are addicted to gambling and how gambling influences their lives.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Sam's growth as a father.

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