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The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West
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Chapter 1
Chapters 2–3
Chapters 4–5
Chapter 6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–10
Chapters 11–12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapters 15–17
Chapter 18–19
Chapters 20–21
Chapters 22–23
Chapters 24–26
Chapter 27
Characters
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Tod Hackett
Homer Simpson
Faye Greener
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
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Chapter 18-19
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Chapters 22-23
Chapters 24-26
Chapter 27
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Chapters 15-17 Quiz
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Chapters 15-17 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Tod decide that Harry must enjoy, given that he continues to act?
Endless rejection
The attention of others
Self-inflicted suffering
Show business
2
of 5
Why is a large group of people gathered at the Greeners' apartment?
The Greeners were robbed
Harry has died
There is a party
Faye is missing
3
of 5
How does Faye propose to pay for her father's funeral?
By soliciting friends' help
By becoming a showgirl
By becoming a prostitute
By gambling on cockfights
4
of 5
Who takes charge of Harry's funeral?
Mrs. Johnson
Audrey Jenning
Mary Dove
Earle Shoop
5
of 5
In what state does Tod show up for Harry's funeral?
Murderously angry
Heartbroken
Sleep-deprived
Drunk
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