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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. How much was Henry's weight previous to Chapter 5-6?

2. What year was the post office building built where Henry works?

3. What happens to Henry after writing the response in Chapter 3?

4. When Henry first meets Mary Lou, what does he pretend?

5. What kind of signs suddenly appear at Henry's work in Chapter 5-6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Betty's reaction when Henry finds her drunk in the morning in Chapter 3?

2. What happens when Henry runs into Tom Moto?

3. Why does Henry need time off of work in Chapter 4?

4. In Chapter 3, what happens when Henry returns to Betty to check on her a week and half later at the hotel?

5. Describe the character of Vi.

6. What is Henry's dinner routine in Chapter 4?

7. Why does Henry go to the racetrack in Chapter 3?

8. What happens before Henry decides to write the novel?

9. Who is Miss Graves?

10. What happens during Henry's exit interview in chapter 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 2, what does Joyce's puppy Picasso symbolize? Be sure to define symbolism.

Essay Topic 2

How does sex play an major role in Chapter 3? What is Henry more addicted to, sex or alcohol?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the way Henry takes advantage of other people with how Vi tries to take advantage of Henry. What are the differences/similarities in the way they treat their relationships?

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