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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator in Part 4, what does Judy make men conscious of?

2. Why did Dexter have a sense of solidity when he was around Irene?

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

4. What are the two things Dexter says he cannot do at the end of Part 6?

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

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

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 and Judy start their relationship with Judy telling Dexter she thinks she loves him. A week later she is running off with other men and stringing Dexter along.

1. How does Judy treat her men?

2. Why does Dexter stay with Judy? Why do the other men stay with her?

3. Compare Judy's treatment of men with how she is treated by her husband at the end of the story.

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