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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 Jack leave his date with Della?

2. What does Jack tell Della he does not believe in?

3. Why does Delia want to meet Jack?

4. What does Beverly call Jack?

5. What does Teddy leave for Jack every month?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jack see in Della's window one day when he passes her house?

2. Who is Lorraine?

3. Why does Jack leave his date with Della?

4. Where does Jack get a job?

5. What had Della mistook Jack for when they first met?

6. What happens when Della passes Jack on the street one day?

7. What does Jack borrow from Della?

8. Who is Delia?

9. Who is Jack in love with?

10. Who is Bradshaw?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Jack's obsession with harmlessness. What does it mean to be harmless to Jack, and why is this something he aspires to? In what ways does he, despite himself, actually cause harm? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the relationship between Jack and Reverend Hutchins. What is the nature of this relationship, and in what ways does it impact Jack? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Jack's understanding of himself and his self-worth. What does Jack make of himself? Why? What kind of life does he aspire to? Use examples from the text to support your thinking.

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