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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 is the name of the girl Amory's old acquaintance is with when he wakes up while traveling after his summer with Eleanor?

2. Who does Amory go to Amryland to visit?

3. Where does Amory go at the end of the book?

4. Who does Amory talk to to help him figure out what to do after hearing about Rosalind's wedding?

5. Why does Amory have to find a new roommate after being rejected by Rosalind?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Amory realize after attending Monsignor Darcy's funeral?

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

4. What happens the second time Amory and Rosalind see each other?

5. What news does Amory receive when he gets back to New York after his trip to Atlantic City?

6. What does one of Rosalind's former suitors say about her, and how does Amory feel about this?

7. What law does Amory's friend break while in Atlantic City?

8. What happens when Amory goes to quit his job after being rejected by Rosalind?

9. What happens when Amory tries to kiss Eleanor for the first time?

10. What happens when Amory is walking through the woods in Maryland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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