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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 does Rosemary do at the Newfoundland memorial?

2. On what topic does Dick engage McKisco to make McKisco feel superior?

3. What transpires between Dick and the answer to #80?

4. Why does Dick suggest they all celebrate the next day?

5. Abe tells Nicole that he was tired of _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rosemary continue to compare herself to Nicole?

2. What can be determined about Rosemary's personality from her demeanor at the beach?

3. How is Dick able to ascertain that Nicole is upset about his continuing attention toward Rosemary?

4. What is the symbolism of the sun coming out when Dick kisses Rosemary?

5. How does Abe's drinking allow him to insult Nicole at the train station?

6. What are the effects of Dick's habit of giving compliments to Rosemary?

7. How does Rosemary equate Nicole to her mother?

8. How can you tell that Dick's mind is addled by Rosemary?

9. How does Dick realize that Nicole is mentally unstable?

10. Describe the setting for the opening of the novel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dick is able to separate from Nicole on the advice of her doctors. Why do they think this is in Nicole's best interest even though she is in love with Dick? Why does Dick stand for this even though he is in love with Nicole? Why does it take the jealousy of seeing Nicole with another man to shake Dick out of his passive reverie? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Dick begins his psychology career with pure motives to help people by being good and wise. What does it mean when Dick wonders to himself, "God, am I like the rest after all?" Is Dick afraid that he is interested in financial gain as well? Does he witness the practices of his mentors and wish for the same level of financial success and easy life that they live? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Nicole seems to have a vapid life of parties and shopping. Describe a week in Nicole's life. Do you think this aimless existence helps or hinders her fragile mental state? Explain.

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