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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who confirms the fact that Anne is having an affair with Willie?

2. Who is Willie told will be the best person to run the hospital?

3. When does Jack make the decision to return home?

4. What happens between Jack and Anne the summer Jack is 20?

5. What does Jack do after Anne makes her decision?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why the fateful meeting of Willy and Adam in the courthouse had to happen. Why did the author let both characters die? Did he not want to take a stand on whether good can triumph over evil? Or is it because no one can be totally good just as no one can be totally bad?

Essay Topic 2

Tiny Duffy is characterized as the epitome of evil in the book. Explain Tiny's motives for what he does. Do you think people like Tiny gravitate toward political positions because there is more opportunity for advancement? Or for greed? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Willie Stark. Be sure to include his personality and behaviors as well as his physicality? What drives Willie as a young man? How does Willie change as he grows older?

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