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1

Neddy Merrill interprets his role as "the swimmer" as that of
A)the priest
B)a pilgrim
C)a lover
D)a lifeguard
2

Cheever achieves his revelation of Neddy's status through
A)dramatic irony
B)burlesque
C)idealization
D)hyperbole
3

The Biswangers reveal that Neddy's failure was
A)social
B)religious
C)professional
D)financial
4

An early signal of a change in Neddy's fortunes is symbolized in
A)the priest's sermon
B)the retreat of the red de Haviland
C)the rebuke of the lifeguard
D)the haughty service of the part-time bartender
5

Shirley Adams' rudeness belies Neddy's claim to the "upper hand" in their relationship as his former
A)lover
B)attorney
C)financial consultant
D)sister-in-law





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