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Overview

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The Deal of a Lifetime Overview

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Background

The Deal of a Lifetime Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1 The Deal of a Lifetime Part 1

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Part 2 The Deal of a Lifetime Part 2

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Character Analysis

The Deal of a Lifetime Character Analysis

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Themes

The Deal of a Lifetime Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

The Deal of a Lifetime Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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The Deal of a Lifetime Essay Topics

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Book Club Questions

The Deal of a Lifetime Book Club Questions