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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 augury does Henry find in the hotel, in the beginning of Chapter 13?

2. When does Chapter 22 take place?

3. What does Henry say is still the same as when he was a boy?

4. What does Claire play at the event she invites Henry to?

5. How long had it been since Henry and Myra have been together when Henry arrives in New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Grace's opinion of Henry's relationship with Claire?

2. What is Henry's experience finding work in New York?

3. Describe Henry's visit to Denver to see Claire.

4. What gets Henry out of New York?

5. What is the farm like when Will comes back from the war, and what does he do to take over?

6. What does Henry think about finding the job of forest ranger?

7. Describe Henry's state, in Chapter 13, as he drives eastward.

8. What is the importance of Dodge City for Henry?

9. What does Henry lose on his way home?

10. Describe the scene in which Henry met Claire.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry Lightcap seems to be educated to simple folk and uneducated to people like Elaine, who are experts. How much does Edward Abbey value education and expertise in 'Fool's Progress'? Where is it important? Where is it shunned?

Essay Topic 2

What rules does Henry Lightcap follow? How does he resolve any contradictions in his rules (i.e. rebel against authority, but keep your job, or drink but keep sharp for recording your life)?

Essay Topic 3

What are Abbey's feelings about women? Are there women who make exceptions to his general feelings? What role does feminism play in 'Fool's Progress'? In what ways are women powerful creatures, who are already in charge of things?

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