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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character from a popular children's book is depicted at the end of the novel?
(a) Huck Finn.
(b) Alice.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Snow White.

2. What illegal substance does Amadeus begin to use himself?
(a) Codeine.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Psychotropic mushrooms.

3. Who saves the hero when he is thrown through a window?
(a) Himself.
(b) Cavendish.
(c) The Joker.
(d) Ruth.

4. What are the Greek words inscribed above one of the villain's doors?
(a) Nothing in excess.
(b) Know thyself.
(c) Everything in moderation.
(d) Body electric.

5. During their fight, what does Cavendish call the hero?
(a) A crazy night stalker.
(b) A loser.
(c) A mommy's boy.
(d) A dumb bat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbol represents Croc at the end of the novel?

2. According to his journal, to what does Amadeus compare the asylum after he has electrocuted his victim?

3. What leads the hero to a room where a hostage is being held?

4. Who does the hero find inside the secret room?

5. Who destroys the asylum?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Doctor Destiny's appearance and what made him a dangerous villain. How does the hero defeat him?

2. How does the Mad Hatter explain "disorder"? What does he warn the hero about the asylum?

3. What does Croc symbolize in the novel?

4. How does Arkham use therapy as revenge? What is the public perception of the revenge?

5. What effect has the secret room had on Cavendish and why?

6. Where does the blood trail lead and what does the hero realize at the end of it?

7. Explain how a statue helps save the hero's life.

8. Discuss the hero's meeting with Maxie Zeus.

9. Why do colleagues offer specific praise to Amadeus when he opens his asylum?

10. Explain why Cavendish gets involved in crossing the lives of Arkham and the hero.

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