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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Faye's answer when Tod asks her to sleep with him?

2. Where does Earle come from?

3. What is being held at Homer's garage?

4. What does Tod decide about Harry?

5. What happens when Abe tries to dance with Faye?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the unusual setting of Claude Estee's house. What is Claude trying to communicate about himself through the style of the house and its eccentricities? Does Tod feel comfortable there? Why does Tod return there at the end of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why Tod is so persistent in his pursuit of Faye even though she has told him she cannot love him. Is Tod obtuse? Is he a hopeless romantic? Or does he simply think he will wear down Faye's resistance with his persistence?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the circumstances surrounding Tod's move to California? From where had he come? Why did he make the move? What does he hope to do with his life?

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