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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 Amory have to find a new roommate after being rejected by Rosalind?

2. Who does Amory get a ride from on the way home from a funeral?

3. Which of these laws does Amory's acquaintance get busted for breaking?

4. What does Amory start doing in bars after being rejected by Rosalind?

5. What does Eleanor have a reputation for in Baltimore?

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 goes to quit his job after being rejected by Rosalind?

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

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

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

7. How big is Alec's family?

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

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

10. Who writes to Amory after he quits drinking, and what does the letter say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Beatrice was a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How does she accomplish this? What are some ways that her presence, however brief, alters the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if she had not been in the book at all?

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