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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. Who is Kate McCloud's assistant?

2. What does Jones' dining companion tell him about an older woman and young man dining together?

3. Where does Jones go after leaving the theater?

4. What does Jones decide after having spent some time with Kate?

5. To whom does Jones bid a silent goodnight as he heads home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Aces Nelson and how does Jones meet him?

2. Why does the author again resort to heavy name dropping in this chapter?

3. What information does Jones need before he feels he can respond to Kate's job offer?

4. What leads Jones into discussing a party held in Montgomery Clift's honor?

5. How does Jones break professional protocol regarding Mr. Appleton?

6. Why does the reader have a feeling of incompleteness while reading this book?

7. How does the author plant the question of truth versus illusion especially regarding Aces' explanation of Kate's life for Jones?

8. What is the reader's frustration with the burgeoning relationship Jones has with Mr. Appleton?

9. Why does Jones mention Florie Rotondo during the low moments at the end of this chapter?

10. Who is Mr. Appleton and what is his relationship to Jones?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Jones' life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 3

Capote uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see his world from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe New York City using only your recall of Capote's descriptions. How do you visualize the city of New York City now that you have read Capote's ANSWERED PRAYERS?

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