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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 political office does Rudolph now hold?
(a) Senator
(b) Mayor
(c) Congressman
(d) City Council

2. Where was the match that essentially ended Thomas' career?
(a) Vancouver
(b) Paris
(c) Madrid
(d) London

3. Where does Thomas' manager advise him to get a job?
(a) In a casino
(b) On a ship
(c) In a bakery
(d) In a meatpacking plant

4. What is Gretchen doing in her life at this point?
(a) Raising more children
(b) Studying for a degree
(c) Working as a model
(d) Traveling around the world

5. What is the name of Thomas' son?
(a) Wesley
(b) Weston
(c) Wyatt
(d) William

Short Answer Questions

1. Thomas is upset because Rudolph appears to have __________________________.

2. What does Thomas realize that Rudolph does not have?

3. What is Thomas' home port city?

4. Why is Rudolph making the trip today?

5. Where are Rudolph and Jean living in Part 4, Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Gretchen's concerns for Billy at this point in time?

2. How does Jean's depression escalate into alcoholism and what are the first signs of the disease?

3. How did Thomas ruin his boxing career?

4. How does Rudolph' help for Professor Denton come full circle from many years ago?

5. What is the nature of Gretchen's struggles in Part 3, Chapter 4?

6. What is the reason Thomas must run away and get a job on a ship?

7. What does Gretchen ask Rudolph to do in order to help her son in spite of the fact that she and Rudolph have had a strained relationship for a year?

8. What is the significance of Thomas' wedding to Kate?

9. Describe Thomas' reconnection with his mother after so many years apart.

10. Explain how Thomas' original return of the $5000 has resulted in a positive way for him after all.

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