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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is Jules making money in Chapter 6 of the third book?
2. Who gives Jules a rifle on the street?
3. Who has been visiting Loretta and her children in Chapter 7 of the second book?
4. The third book begins in what year?
5. How long have Jim and his wife been married?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bernard is a minor character, who plays an important role in the novel. Why is his character in the novel for such a short time? What is his impact on Jules' life? Why is his character in such sharp contrast to the other characters in the novel? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
Maureen went to college in hopes of bettering her situation. Did she get what she wanted? If her plan was to marry someone who could take care of her, why bother going to college? Do you think she was better off with the choice she made, to marry Jim and have him take care of her? Or do you think it would have been better if she had finished school, gotten a job, and taken care of herself? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Loretta doesn't understand why she has no connection with her children as adults. What do you think is the reason for the disconnect between them? Is there anything that Loretta could have done differently? Why does Loretta hypothesize that maybe she had the wrong children? Do you think she really believes this? Or is she simply trying to find a reason so she doesn't have to feel guilty? Do you think the disconnect is a result of Loretta's parenting, the family's situation, or a combination of the two? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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