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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. The epigraph of the novel Rules of Civility is taken from what text?
(a) The Koran.
(b) War and Peace.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Apostolic Creed.

2. At the bar to which Fran takes Katey, the men there are arguing about which artist?
(a) Warhol.
(b) Picasso.
(c) Gauguin.
(d) Cezanne.

3. In what state had Eve grown up?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Oklahoma.
(c) Missouri.
(d) Indiana.

4. Katey estimates Tinker's coat to be worth at least how much money?
(a) $500.
(b) $300.
(c) $25.
(d) $200.

5. Fran invites Katey to the runarounds at Belmont, an event involving what type of animals?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Bulls.
(c) Horses.
(d) Sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Katey change her hair within Chapter 11?

2. What type of art is the focus of the exhibit attended by Katey and Val in the Preface?

3. In what year does the Preface take place?

4. What engraved item of Tinker's does Katey find within her pocket after Tinker drops her off at home with Eve?

5. In what type of residence do Eve and Katey live once they live together?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Fran, as she is introduced in Chapter 8.

2. What is the symbolism inherent in the character of Nathaniel Parrish, as he is featured within Chapter 12?

3. Describe the narrator and protagonist, as she is presented within Chapter 1.

4. In what manner is the novel Rules of Civility organized?

5. Discuss an example when Towles uses a simile within the novel's narrative and discuss its effects.

6. In what way is the theme of family bonds depicted in Tinker's comments about his brother Hank?

7. What is significant about Eve's correction of Katey's toast in Chapter 9?

8. What major development occurs at the very end of Chapter 11, after Katey sees her father and uncle?

9. Describe the character of Eve.

10. Describe the moment when Eve and Katey encounter Tinker.

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