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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. With whom is Carl having an affair?

2. What advice does Sully's attorney give him?

3. What type of job does Miles Anderson have for Sully?

4. What does Clive Jr.'s fiancee break at Miss Beryl's house?

5. Who is Carl Roebuck's secretary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sully's relationship with his family?

2. Why is Sully ignoring the advice about how to take care of his injured knee?

3. Why is Sully jealous of Carl?

4. Who is Donald Sullivan and what is his current situation?

5. Why do Sully and Ruth part angrily after Sully proposes marriage?

6. Who was Kenny and why does Sully have such fond memories of him?

7. Who is Deidre and why does Peter call her on Thanksgiving evening?

8. Why is The Horse such a popular spot in New Bath?

9. What will happen to Sully if he is found to be working?

10. Why does Peter call an ambulance for his father on Thanksgiving night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of NOBODY'S FOOL. What is the significance of the town's economic depression? How does it impact the setting?

Essay Topic 2

Do a brief character sketch of Miss Beryl including positive and negative characteristics. What are her physical characteristics? What are her hopes and dreams? What is important to her at this point in time?

Essay Topic 3

Do a brief character sketch of Sully including positive and negative characteristics. What are his physical characteristics? What are his hopes and dreams? What is important to him at this point in time?

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