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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Mrs. Griffith raise?

2. Why does Clyde think Jephson is his only hope?

3. How heavy does Mason say Clyde is?

4. Where does Sondra want Clyde to visit her in a few weeks time?

5. Who will question Clyde in the courtroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An American Tragedy is written in the third person. Why do you think Dreiser chose to write the story in the third person? How do you think the meaning of the story would of changed if it was written in the first person?

Essay Topic 2

An American Tragedy ends as it started with the Griffith family preaching on the streets with their young grandson Russell. What do you think will happen to Russell in the future? In what way can Mrs. Griffith stop Russell from turning out like Clyde? How important is a child's upbringing?

Essay Topic 3

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

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