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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 Rub do as he walks home?

2. With what town does New Bath have a rivalry?

3. What does Vera do to protest her dislike of Peter's working with Sully?

4. What does Miss Beryl serve to Janey and her daughter?

5. What will Sully do for Harold in exchange for a truck?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miss Beryl feel about Sully's imminent move?

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

3. What self destructive behavior does Clive Jr. exhibit after the failure of the theme park deal?

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

5. What happens to Vera when she learns that Peter is moving in with Sully?

6. Explain a situation where Sully is very generous with Carl's belongings.

7. What is Sully's experience in jail?

8. Why is Miss Beryl questioning her allegiance to Sully and thinking that Clive Jr. might be right about him?

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

10. Why are the town's hopes for some economic recovery dashed again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Russo liberally uses humor in the story to both entertain and convey character. Cite at least two examples which you find especially humorous.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of women in the late 20th century when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms do they have that women in prior times did not have?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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