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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following cannot be used to describe Elsie?

2. Joe tells Kitty that she will always be safe because ___________ will be there for her.

3. Which of the following is not part of Krupp's philosophy of life?

4. What does Krupp claim that he wants to do out of frustration with his life?

5. How does Kitty react when she hears the sailor calling out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in the 1930s when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of Nick's daughter? What is the role of Nick's mother? Why does the author insert them into the story especially in such limited ways? Is this the author's way of exploring Nick's character through his reactions to them? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of life. Identify at least two themes about life in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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