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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 does Amory feel when he is with Mrs. Lawrence?

2. How does one of Rosalind's former lovers describe her?

3. What does Eleanor yell at Amory for when he first tries to kiss her?

4. What does Tom write poetry about?

5. What word does Amory use to describe himself at the end of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Amory see in Atlantic City, and how does this make him feel?

2. How do Eleanor and Amory feel about each other when they first meet, and what does this lead to?

3. What happens when Amory's friend is about to get in trouble with the police in Atlantic City?

4. What does Amory give a lecture about in the car on the way home from the funeral, and how is this received?

5. What does Amory do after he is rejected by Rosalind?

6. What happens when Amory goes for a visit to Maryland for a few days?

7. What does Amory do at the very end of the book, and why?

8. What does Amory say about all the social groups he has been a part of?

9. What happens when Amory proposes to Rosalind?

10. What does Amory hear when he wakes up in the hotel in Atlantic City?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amory endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters are most affected by this theme? Which relationships are the most significant to the plot and why?

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