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The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
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
Character List
Tod Hackett
Homer Simpson
Faye Greener
Main Ideas
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
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
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Chapters 15â17 Quiz
Chapters 15â17 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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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Tod Hackett: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
