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

Short Answer Questions

1. What injury does Joe sustain in the fight?

2. What does Lewis ask Moody about?

3. Why are all the people gathered at the Bonaparte home?

4. Joe tells Lorna that sometimes he awakens and senses something _________________.

5. What does Moody call Eddie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Regret seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of regret? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

There is much hypocrisy throughout the novel. Identify three situations of hypocritical behavior and what makes them prime examples of hypocrisy. Which characters are the most hypocritical? The least?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Mr. Bonaparte and Moody. Both men want influence over Joe but have their hold on him in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

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