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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. Where would Emeline's footprint later be discovered?

2. Which of the following famous people is going to the opening ceremony?

3. Which structure do the architects want to do better?

4. What does Mrs. Lawrence think has happened to Emeline?

5. What do the the police think Holmes placed on the floor by his kiln?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holmes invite Anna to the fair?

2. What problems is Burnham facing in Gauntlet Dropped?

3. Why is Burnham glad Carter Harrison loses the mayoral election?

4. What are Holmes' initial impressions of Chicago?

5. How is Prendergast beginning to show that he is insane?

6. What does Pendergast say in the postcard he sends Cooling?

7. How does the death of John Root affect the architects?

8. What problems is Chicago having in the Convocation?

9. Why does Holmes send Pitezel to obtain Dr. Kelley's cure for alcoholism?

10. Why does Mrs. Lawrence not go to the police in Chappell Redux?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "It is impossible for a book to be an accurate account of events because its first job is to entertain." Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

What influence did Mayor Harrison Carter have on Chicago? Is his influence still felt? What kind of people do the students think Harrison appealed to and why?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Larson's characters are? Select one of the minor characters such as Mrs. Lawrence and discuss how much you know about her background. How does Larson provide the reader with information about that character?

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