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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. How does Christine feel about Gene at this point?

2. Why does Kathryn call Paul at Bianca's apartment?

3. Who is killed in the subway?

4. What disease does Verger have?

5. Who is going to accompany Hart on his trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Winnie and Little Rock disrupt the dynamic of the group?

2. Why does the author position the grubby young man at the wharfside bar?

3. Who seems to be the only truly loving person in this group of friends?

4. Instead of their immature treatment of Kathryn, what is really important to Paul and Pasternak?

5. How does Hart's past behavior foreshadow trouble for the group?

6. Why are the other characters so fascinated by the arrival of Hart Kennedy?

7. How does Stofsky hope to help his friends with his spiritual awakening?

8. What is the metaphor of both Hart and Pasternak wanting a road trip at this point in time?

9. What does Agatson's verbal attack on Verger mean and why does May even defend Agatson?

10. Why does Paul feel the need to call Estelle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Gene Pasternak. 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 during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Paul and Pasternak. What do they have in common? What are their primary differences? Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Kathryn Hobbes. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during her lifetime?

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