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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. Who walks along a cobblestone path in the Camera Eye segment?

2. What does Fainy discover when he is waiting for Mannie Bingham?

3. What does Fainy discover about his new employer right away when he enters the tailor shop?

4. What is Fainy supposed to say if anyone asks where he is taking the boxes?

5. In the news clip about Harrison's speech, what does the toast celebrate?

Short Essay Questions

1. After meeting Ben Evans, what does Mac decide?

2. What occurs at Mrs. Kovach's house when Fainy and Bingham spend the night?

3. What happens when Mac reaches the rancher's house?

4. What happens when Fainy and Bingham ride the train to Michigan?

5. What decision does Mac make regarding Maisie and her pregnancy?

6. Who is Alice, and what effect does she have on Janey?

7. Where does Janey work in Washington DC? What knowledge does she acquire?

8. What kind of personality does Janey have?

9. What do you learn about Mac's personality through his choices in pages. 62-84?

10. What does Fred Hoff offer Mac?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the 42nd Parallel. Then cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The 42nd Parallel is an example of fictional realism. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Eleanor. What is her role in the story? How does she compare with the other four main characters? What struggles must she overcome? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Eleanor's character in the novel?

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