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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Walter promise to take Clyde on Wednesday?
(a) A night club
(b) The theater
(c) A church social
(d) A strip club

2. Who does Roberta's behavior remind Clyde of?
(a) Rita
(b) Hortense
(c) His mother
(d) Bella

3. What does Clyde hope will happen once Roberta gets rid of the baby?
(a) She will be back to her old self
(b) He can move back home
(c) He can marry Sondra
(d) She will leave him alone

4. Where does Clyde visit to stave off loneliness?
(a) Mountains
(b) Deserts
(c) Forests
(d) Lakes

5. What is the real price of the fur jacket?
(a) $100
(b) $75
(c) $150
(d) $200

Short Answer Questions

1. Which girl at Ratterer's house does Clyde take a liking to?

2. What is the name of Clyde's cousin?

3. What does Clyde comment on to make her feel like a princess?

4. What room is Clyde asked to supervise?

5. What is the name of Clyde's rich uncle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Governor grant Clyde a hearing?

2. Describe the Griffith family.

3. Describe the death house.

4. How is Clyde's moral upbring still apparent in chapter 17?

5. How does Clyde try to appeal to his rich friends?

6. Why does Clyde accept McMillan's company?

7. How does Roberta's moral upbringing affect her relationship with Clyde?

8. How does Dreiser show Clyde and Roberta's fragmented thoughts?

9. In what way does Clyde keep his promise to Gilbert?

10. Why does Clyde think Jephson is his last hope?

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