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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
Chapter 6 Quiz
Chapter 6 Quiz
1
of 5
What does Tod inquire about at Mrs. Jenning’s brothel?
Whether Faye works there
Mary Dove’s real name
Mary Dove’s address
Answers A. and B.
2
of 5
What has Tod been doing during his frequent visits to the Greeners’ apartment?
Fixing their taps
Sleeping with Faye
Painting Faye’s portrait
Visiting Faye’s sick father
3
of 5
What does Harry Greener sell door-to-door to support himself?
Shoes
Novelty toys
Homemade baked goods
Homemade silver polish
4
of 5
What was Tod’s general feeling toward Homer when the two of them first met?
Fear
Bitter rivalry
Sympathy
Love at first sight
5
of 5
What caused Tod to decide that Homer wasn’t one of the people in the staring crowd?
Homer’s pursuit of Faye
Homer’s shyness
Homer’s acting chops
Homer’s large hands
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The Day of the Locust: Popular pages
CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Tod Hackett: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
