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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. Patel refuses to discuss her beliefs with her patients, including her belief in _______________.

2. Thomas lectures Dominick on the perils of ____________, though he is cruelly rebuffed by those to whom he speaks.

3. Who says he/she is sorry for Dominick's troubles in his life, as he/she has heard too many stories?

4. What did the United States citizens fear most about the Soviet Union during the 1950s?

5. Ralph is actually discriminated against in school because he is ____________, which is part of the reason he speaks up in class too.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Patel think Dominick needs to do in order to relieve his anger and feel better?

2. What is Dominick torn between when he is in Ma and Ray's room, with a mind that is being sparked by memories?

3. What happens to the memoir by Papa which Dominick decides he wants to translate for himself?

4. Why does Dominick go to visit a clinic after going to see Sheffer to talk about Thomas?

5. Who tries to assure Dominick that Thomas is fine at the place where he is recovering?

6. What is the profession that Leo has when Dominick goes to visit with him during this part of the story?

7. When does Dominick next see Penny's twin brother after Penny's death, in this story?

8. What are the guidelines for Dominick being able to visit Thomas when he is at the center?

9. What happens which makes Dominick feel moved during his conversation and his visit with Leo?

10. What does Leo suggest to Dominick when he comes to pick him up during this part of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though he was abused, Dominick refuses to say that Ray was inhuman as a person.

Part 1: Why do you think that Dominick seems to still stick up for Ray's actions?

Part 2: Do you think you might have a different reaction to the actions of Ray?

Part 3: How do you think that Dominick could be so seemingly forgiving of Ray?

Essay Topic 2

Thomas quits his job after being humiliated by his boss when he's working during his college years.

Part 1: Do you think it's a good idea to quit a job because you're being humiliated?

Part 2: In modern times of lawsuits, what might Thomas have done to get back at his boss?

Part 3: Why do you think that Thomas decided to stand up to his boss?

Essay Topic 3

Dominick steps in to help fend off the unwanted advances of a sailor and ends up meeting a woman he comes to love.

Part 1: Do you think that Dominick defended the woman because he liked her or because she was in danger?

Part 2: Why do you think Dominick was willing to put himself in harm's way?

Part 3: Do you think that you could step in to help someone you thought to be in trouble?

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