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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clyde say he lost his hat?

2. What is the name of the district attorney?

3. Who does Orville Mason think murdered Roberta?

4. What town do Clyde and Roberta buy tickets to?

5. What does the boy ask for at the end of the chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An American tragedy is written in a naturalistic style.

1) What are the elements of a naturalistic style?

2) Why do you think Dreiser uses a naturalistic style for this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Using examples to support your argument discuss the following statement. Dreiser prose is pedestrian, uninspired and cliched.

Essay Topic 3

Dreiser depicts Clyde as a moral coward. Do you think this depiction of Clyde is fair? What are Clyde's strengths and weaknesses? Describe how Clyde could of used his strengths and weaknesses to become a success.

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