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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. Where does Fouts go to wean himself off drugs?

2. Which famous French novelist does Jones meet in Paris?

3. P.B. Jones comments that he may move to the _______________ floor of his building.

4. In what city did Jones write his book titled Sleepless Millions?

5. Jones' book will be based on his experiences with whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Give an example of how the author thinly veils the work as fiction.

2. Why does the author reveal the sexual practices in both high society as well as the lower side of life at the YMCA?

3. What is the premise of ANSWERED PRAYERS?

4. Why does Jones identify so strongly with the American expatriates?

5. Which author and book did Capote try to emulate in the writing of ANSWERED PRAYERS?

6. Which real person is thinly disguised in the character of Mr. Wallace?

7. What is Jones' perspective on moving to the country himself?

8. Who does the editor feel is the real person disguised as P.B. Jones?

9. What does Jones imply with his ideas of moving to the country or moving to the sixth floor?

10. Who is Turner Boatwright and what is his relationship with Jones?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mr. Appleton What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in time?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some potential instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain why each has potential for foreshadowing had the book been completed.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Denham Fouts. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in time?

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