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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary want from Axel in order to return to his bed?
(a) A vacation house
(b) A diamond bracelet
(c) A new car
(d) $30,000

2. In what major city will Thomas have his next fight?
(a) Paris
(b) London
(c) Miami
(d) Vancouver

3. What are Willie's career goals?
(a) Playwright
(b) Professor
(c) Screenwriter
(d) Director

4. What did the black soldiers offer Gretchen?
(a) $800
(b) $1,000
(c) $300
(d) $500

5. Teresa is angry with Thomas for _________________________.
(a) Having an affair
(b) For not getting out of boxing
(c) Not telling her about his family
(d) Staying out all night

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Professor Denton need Rudolph's help?

2. To what city is Thomas sent to stay with relatives?

3. Who is the French girl Thomas is infatuated with?

4. Where does Axel tell Rudolph that Rudolph does not belong?

5. Where had Rudolph worked part time during his years at school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Gretchen's meeting with Teddy Boylan so prophetic for her brother's lives as well as her own?

2. What does Thomas do to Teddy Boylan as revenge for Teddy's seducing Gretchen?

3. Explain why Thomas is so happy living in Ohio.

4. What is the foundation of the relationship between Teddy Boylan and Rudolph?

5. What is the significance of the Communist charges brought against Professor Denton?

6. How has Teddy Boylan helped Rudolph with his career and at what point does Rudolph call an end to the relationship?

7. How does Thomas show emotional growth and maturity?

8. How is Rudolph's career taking off at Calderwood's company/

9. What are the reasons that Axel is depressed which ultimately lead to his death?

10. What happens to Thomas as a result of his beating Mr. Greening?

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