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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. Jones' dining companion tells a sexy story about a man named _______________.

2. How does Aces feel about Jones' going to work for Kate?

3. What does Jones say he did with Mr. Appleton's business card?

4. Where does Jones go in this chapter?

5. Who accompanies Jones and Aces to Kate McCloud's hotel suite?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of fame and fortune exhibited in this chapter?

2. What is the irony of the author's surrounding himself with people who do not seem to ever be lonely at all?

3. Describe Jones' first encounter with Kate McCloud.

4. How does the author blur the line between reality and fiction regarding Barbara Hutton?

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

6. What were the perceptions among Capote's real life friends upon the publication of this fictional work?

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

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

9. What is Kate McCloud's life history?

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

Explain Capote's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

The author begins the story in the present day and tells the story through a series of flashbacks. Why did he choose to tell his story this way? In what way is a flashback technique more interesting for a reader? In what ways is it more complicated?

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