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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 owns Jerry's Pizza?

2. Who does Miss Beryl send to rescue the person in #69?

3. What does Sully rarely do?

4. Who phones Sully at The Horse?

5. With whom is Carl having an affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sully able to get the money and the pain medication he needs on Thanksgiving Day?

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

3. What is Miss Beryl's relationship with her son, Clive Jr.?

4. What is the setting for NOBODY'S FOOL?

5. What plans does Sully have for Thanksgiving dinner?

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

7. Why is Sully jealous of Carl?

8. Who is Carl Roebuck and what is the standing disagreement between him and Sully?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a brief character sketch of Peter 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?

Essay Topic 2

NOBODY'S FOOL is a classic story of the triumph of the human spirit. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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