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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Annie vow to do when she sees the newspaper?

2. Mancuso is dressed as _______.

3. Who does Ignatius want to put into power with the help of Dorain?

4. What color scarf does Ignatius wear?

5. From what does Mrs. Levy think that Trixie is suffering?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dorain say about his life and family in Chapter 12?

2. What is Clyde's reaction to seeing the newspaper article?

3. Describe Jones' idea for Darlene's act.

4. Describe Dorian and Ignatius' fight.

5. Why does Ignatius want to create a political party centered around old sodomites?

6. What does Myrna say in her letter in Chapter 12?

7. Why is Gus looking forward to escaping to Florida?

8. Summarize Chapter 8.

9. How do the characters react to Claude's aggression towards Mancuso in Chapter 8?

10. How does Annie react to the newspaper article?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Toole's characters are? Select one of the minor characters such as Claude and discuss how much you know about his background. In what ways does Toole provide the reader with information about that character?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of New York as Ignatius' promised land. In what way was New York different to New Orleans in the 1960's? What can Ignatius find in New York that he could not get at home?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the characters of Ignatius and Myrna.

1) In what ways are their ideas different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

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