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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. Why does Tommy's father "kick (Butler's) ass"?

2. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?

3. What does R.V. tell them at Slick's that Willis is?

4. Why does Teddy start logging overtime?

5. What does Butler forbid in his barber shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the officer assume Mrs. Farragot is drunk and what happens when he tries to confirm it?

2. What is Willis confused about in regards to joining the Henry Street guys?

3. How does Gloria's husband feel about square dancing and why is it surprising he feels this way?

4. What kind of person is Billy?

5. What happens when Willis Davis tries to join the Henry Street guys?

6. Describe Red Bone and what she tells the woman about Billy.

7. What does the woman say about men?

8. Why is Tarwell considering hiring Butler and how does Butler feel about this?

9. Describe the three pictures Milford looks at while he waits for Mrs. Farragot to arrive.

10. When does the meeting in Chicago occur in Billy's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"A Loaf of Bread" - Of what are Brown and the white bread symbolic? Who do you think was right, Nelson, Harold, or neither? Why do you think this way?

Essay Topic 2

"A Loaf of Bread" - How are the concepts of economics and psychology discussed in this story? Which is more prevalently discussed? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

"Problems of Art" -The story ended with the reader learning that Mrs. Farragot had indeed been drinking. Did you find this surprising? Why or why not? Do you think she was drunk the night of the incident? Why or why not?

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