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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. In Chapter 36, when John visits Bellarosa, who is all around him?

2. In Chapter 35, why does John encourage Bellarosa to work with the government?

3. After coming home at the end of Chapter 24, what does John threaten to do?

4. In Chapter 30, what dream does John have about his wife?

5. In Chapter 24, how does John feel about dining with the Stanhopes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does John do when he finally returns home from staying at the Plaza Hotel?

2. In Chapter 22, what directions does Bellarosa give John in regard to his upcoming arrest?

3. How does John convince the judge to let Bellarosa post bail?

4. In Chapter 23, what do John and Mancuso talk about?

5. What happens at Giulio's in Chapter 34?

6. Why couldn't Ethel be with Augustus Stanhope?

7. What does John consider doing with his life after Susan kills Bellarosa?

8. What happens when Bellarosa is arrested?

9. In Chapter 30, how does John's dream affect him?

10. What happens when Ferragamo offers Bellarosa a deal in his case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore success as a theme in this novel. What is the author's commentary on success?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use foreshadowing in this novel? Explore at least three examples and dissect them their their effectiveness.

Essay Topic 3

How is self-betrayal a theme in this novel?

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