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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 is the public works department called as mentioned in Chapter 2?

2. Who said this quote? "The man with the thick glasses as much as said his son's life wasn't worth living on account of me."

3. How does Anita react when Dr. Proteus tells her the farm cannot be changed?

4. Why do the police want to question Dr. Proteus at the beginning of Chapter 10?

5. Who did Kroner used to be good friends with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alfy do to make money?

2. Why does Finnerty quit his job?

3. Describe Hackett's attitude towards the Army.

4. What is unique about the farm that Paul plans to visit in Chapter 14?

5. Why does Hagstrom's wife start to cry during the Shah's visit?

6. Who is the Shah of Bratpuhr, and why is he in Ilium?

7. How does Anita react when Dr. Proteus tells her about his experience in Homestead?

8. What does Paul want to do for his and Anita's anniversary , and what does Anita want to do instead?

9. What does Anita say to Paul to try to convince him to become manager in Pittsburgh?

10. What rumor is Shepherd spreading about Dr. Proteus, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the purpose of the Shah and his American tour in the novel. What does the Shah, as an outsider, think about what he sees? How is his point of view different from Halyard's? Why does Halyard feel frustrated with the Shah?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Alfy and Luke Lubbock. What roles do they fill in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Paul dissatisfied with his life at the beginning of the novel? What choices does he make to try to change his situation?

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