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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. At the novel's end, why is Jules moving?
2. Why does Mort want to rid himself of his money?
3. Who does Jules write to in Chapter 7 of the second book?
4. What has the visitor been doing for Maureen?
5. Why does Maureen want to get married?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Several of the women in the novel turn to prostitution as a means for generating income. Why do you think this is so? Were there any other options for low-income women who wanted to better their situation? If so, what were they? If there were other options, why did they choose prostitution over the other options? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
The author states that Maureen's character is based upon one of the author's former university students. Do you think that everything that occurs in the novel, therefore, is true? Why or why not? If not, which parts do you think are fictionalized or exaggerated? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
When Howard dies, Jules struggles to remember anything about him, and knows only that he doesn't want to suffer the same fate with his own children. Why do you think this is so? Does Jules know why he feels this way about his father? Do you think he has a plan for how to avoid this fate with his children? What are some factors that contributed to Jules' lack of a relationship with his father? How might Jules remedy these problems with his own children? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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