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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Devlin say Judy was when he first met her?

2. When Dexter sees Judy again after a long break, where had she been?

3. How old is Dexter the first summer he spends time with Judy?

4. Where did Dexter intend to move at the end of Part 5?

5. Where does Devlin say he has always assumed people like Dexter come from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dexter Green is the main character of Winter Dreams.

1. How has Dexter changed from the young boy caddying in Part 1 to the successful businessman in Part 6?

2. In what ways has Dexter not changed at all?

3. How does Dexter's choice of college affect his changes?

Essay Topic 2

After returning from college, Dexter becomes a successful businessman and a popular figure in town.

1. Why is Dexter so popular in town?

2. Why is his Laundry chain so successful?

3. How does Dexter distance himself from his life as a caddy?

Essay Topic 3

Dexter struggles to establish a lasting, meaningful relationship with Judy. When that fails, he gets engaged to Irene.

1. What does Dexter see in Irene that makes him propose to her?

2. What happens just before Dexter and Irene's engagement is to be announced?

3. Compare and contrast Judy and Irene.

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