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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month did Dexter move East?

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

3. When Dexter rests on his lounge after Devlin leaves his office, what does he see through the window?

4. What was Judy's response to Dexter asking her to marry him?

5. What did Judy say she didn't want to do to Dexter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most of the character's in Winter Dreams think only of themselves.

1. Why does Dexter not regret sleeping with Judy when he is engaged to Irene?

2. Why does Dexter not care what the town thinks of his behavior toward Irene?

3. Why does Judy keep coming back to Dexter, tells him she loves him, and then leaves him again?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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