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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the silence between Dexter and Judy described in Part 4?

2. According to the narrator in Part 4, what entertained Judy?

3. When does Dexter say that "thing" will come back?

4. What does Devlin say Judy's husband does?

5. What does Devlin say about Judy's age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A business associate presents Dexter with information that changes how he views the world.

1. What does Dexter lay on his couch and imagine after Devlin leaves?

2. Why does Dexter think all the beauty that once existed is now gone?

3. What is the "something" Dexter feels has been taken from him at the end of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Dexter has feelings as well as Judy.

1. How does Dexter feel a week into his relationship with Judy?

2. How does Judy make Dexter feel in Part 5 after he has sacrificed his engagement to Irene?

3. How does Dexter feel when he learns Judy is no longer beautiful?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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