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Seize the Day
Saul Bellow
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1
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What event serves as a backdrop to Tommy's feelings of isolation?
World War II
Vietnam War
Cold War
Great Depression
2
of 5
The majority of the story takes place in ___.
Chicago
Quebec
Tommy's head
Hotel restaurant
3
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Which of the following best describes the type of day Tommy experiences during the novella?
Day of victory
Day of reckoning
Day of regrets
Ordinary day
4
of 5
In the novella, which of the following topics does Bellow both celebrate and mock?
Financial gain
Marriage
Theatre
Psychology
5
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Which character has a name that emphasizes the character's symbolic role in Tommy's life?
Olive
Tamkin
Margaret
Mr. Perls
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