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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. Who does Henry praise for putting her whole soul into her whoring?

2. What does the American woman inquire about that astonishes Henry?

3. How does Moldorf view Sylvester?

4. How does Germaine look to Henry in the clear light of day?

5. Normally a slob, how does Nanantatee change after Henry moves in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Henry go so often to the American Express office?

2. What lie does Henry tell the Cronstadts when they invite him to join their meal?

3. How does Henry describe the relationship between him, Boris, and Elsa?

4. In an attempt to get money, what is Henry unable to do?

5. What is Henry's bright idea to get at least one free meal a day?

6. How did Nanantatee fool Henry and other people when he was in New York?

7. What does Henry say about his escape from Serge?

8. Describe Henry's friends in Paris.

9. How does Henry describe the book on which he is working?

10. How does Henry define health that he equates with optimism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pretend you are a newspaper critic and write a summary and critique of THE TROPIC OF CANCER. In your review of the novel, include your recommendation about whether someone should or should not read the book and be specific about your reasons.

Essay Topic 2

One of the more amusing antics in the novel is the letter writing campaign to find Carl a rich wife. Write an essay expressing your opinion about marrying for money versus marrying for love. Let your creativity flow, using humor to get your points across.

Essay Topic 3

In the mid 1960's, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that TROPIC OF CANCER is literature and not pornography. After reading the book, write an essay on why you do or do not think it should have caused such a controversy.

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