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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. Who does Stahr think is calling him when he is at the house he is building?

2. What does Stahr use as blackmail against Brady?

3. How many writers does Stahr order to fix the mistakes of the writer he is unhappy with?

4. Where is Stahr when the woman from the flood tells him her story?

5. What does Stahr do while he watches all the scenes after his meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens just before Stahr leaves his office for the day and how does Stahr respond to this?

2. What happens to Kathleen and Cecelia at the end of the book?

3. How does Kathleen meet the man she is supposed to marry?

4. What does Stahr do to make up for the inept work of Wylie White?

5. What happens when a phone begins to ring at Stahr's unfinished house?

6. How was Cecelia once connected to Communist Party leaders, and why has that connection weakened?

7. What does a black man say to Stahr while he is on the beach with Kathleen, and how does he respond?

8. What happens when Cecelia tells Stahr how she feels about him?

9. What does Stahr find in his office after he looks at the afternoon dailies?

10. What does the girl from the flood offer to do for Stahr?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Minna Davis and her memory play a huge role in this plot. Who was she, where did her influence come into play, and how was the plot altered because of her?

Essay Topic 2

Individuality and self expression are very important to some of the major characters in this book. What are some examples of these? How do these instances alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a prevalent theme in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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