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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the sailor?

2. What does Tom promise the sailor?

3. Kitty is upset when she sees _______________________.

4. What do Harry and Wesley do when the Arab begins to play his harmonica?

5. Tom hears the sailor asking for _______________________.

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 theme of evolution of character is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

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