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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. Harry’s father is described as having what job position in Part One?
2. On what floor of the high-rise for the elderly does the Avenger’s grandfather live on in the novel?
3. What friend of Buddy’s does Karen bite on the hand as she attempts to flee her attackers in Part One?
4. To what city do Artie’s parents take him to see a doctor when his night terrors begin in Part One?
5. What doctor do Artie’s parents take him to when his night terrors begin in Part One?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Buddy Walker’s descent into alcoholism described in Part One? What led Buddy to begin drinking?
2. What happens when Buddy’s sister confronts him about his drinking in Part One?
3. What is significant about the title of We All Fall Down? From where is this title derived?
4. What is the first example of a character “falling down” in the novel?
5. How is Vaughn Masterson’s death described in the newspapers?
6. At what time do the home invaders depart the Jerome home in the beginning of Part One? What damage is left in their wake?
7. What are the central questions that arise in the plot of We All Fall Down? How do these questions relate to the novel’s themes?
8. What information does Mr. Jerome relate to his family regarding the arrest of one of the home invaders in Part One?
9. How does the author effectively draw the reader into the story in Part One?
10. What are the central societal issues faced by the main characters in We All Fall Down?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Buddy’s concerns regarding the arrest of Harry Flowers. Why does Buddy have a hard time believing Marty and Randy regarding Harry’s past and his loyalty to his friends? What would you feel like if you were in Buddy’s position? What options does Buddy have in terms of acting to protect himself?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the triggers leading up to Buddy’s drinking problem in the narrative. When is the first occurrence that Buddy got drunk? How did it make him feel? Who encouraged Buddy’s drinking?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the romance of Jane and Buddy in Part Two. Do you believe that each of these characters’ feelings are pure? Why or why not? Do you think that Jane is justified in ending their relationship once she learns the truth about Buddy’s past?
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