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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 Vera do to protest her dislike of Peter's working with Sully?

2. What decision has Cass made regarding Hattie?

3. In how many weeks will Sully be moving?

4. To what state is Cass moving?

5. How much did Sully win on the Trifecta bet Peter placed while Sully was in jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sully think he has been caught working?

2. What are the circumstances that make Rub quit the job?

3. What is Sully's experience in jail?

4. How does Sully convince Rub to return to work with him?

5. How has Sully's luck begun to change while he was in jail?

6. What influence has Peter had on Sully's life?

7. What are the terms of Sully's becoming owner of the house on Bowdon Street?

8. Describe Sully's encounter with Officer Raymer.

9. What does Miss Beryl vow not to do again after following Clive Jr.s' advice?

10. Why does Sully have only two weeks to move out of Miss Beryl's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a brief character sketch of Rub 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

Does Russo end the story on a note of hope for Sully, Carl and Peter or will they continue to struggle with their relationships and hopes for their lives? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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