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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. What does Ellen say a woman wants when George says he will go mad if he can't have her?

2. Who does Gus McNeil tell Burke to set up a drink on him for?

3. According to the "tramp", there is more wickedness in one block in New York City than in a square mile in _______.

4. Which company makes pipe tobacco that doesn't come in tins?

5. What does the "tramp" that Joe and Skinny encounter think people need?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anna's mother say when she scolds her for her line of work?

2. What does Jimmy say gives him goose flesh as he talks to Tony Hunter about stories in the paper?

3. What is the greatest sight in the world according to Jimmy Herf as he and his family return from abroad?

4. What does Congo say of Jimmy's life experience?

5. How does Pearline normally feel about fires?

6. What does Dick Snow say about Ellen's divorce?

7. Who does Maisie's boyfriend Jack say he has worked for?

8. When Ellen is having their baby, why does Jimmy think she is going to die?

9. What is Congo's line of work and how is he faring?

10. How does George declare his feelings for Elaine at dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Jimmy Herf lets go of Ellen. How does he feel about losing her? What is her reaction?

Essay Topic 2

Ellen Thatcher goes by many names in the book. Discuss and analyze the names she goes by and what is happening in her life at the time of each change.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Jimmy's fascination with skyscrapers. How do skyscrapers define New York at this time period?

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