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

Short Answer Questions

1. While on the couch after Devlin leaves the office, what does Dexter do for the first time in years?

2. How did the war make Dexter feel?

3. Where has Dexter relocated to when Part 6 starts? .

4. Who was hurt by Dexter's relationship with Judy?

5. When Dexter goes to the dance in Part 4, who comes up behind him and says, "Hello, darling."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dexter is offered a free ride to a local State university, but he turns it down to head east to an older, more prestigious university.

1. How would Dexter's life have been different if he had gone to the State university? Would he still have been successful at business?

2. How would his life had stayed the same? Would he still have a shot with Judy?

3. What does Dexter learn in college that most affects the rest of his life?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Heart invites Dexter to play a round of golf with him and his friends. This event causes many emotions to surface in Dexter.

1. Why does Dexter start the day feeling like an intruder, but end the day feeling superior to the men he golfs with?

2. What even happens on the golf course that likely changes Dexter's life? Why does this event change Dexter's life?

3. What are the varying opinions of Judy by the men on the golf course?

Essay Topic 3

Many of Dexter's decisions in life revolve around Judy.

1. Describe the irony in Dexter and Judy's relationship.

2. Compare and contrast Dexter's feelings toward Judy from the beginning to the end of the story.

3. When does Dexter finally lose hope that he will ever be with Judy? Cite the specific event from the story.

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