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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what is Beverly Lucas holding across her chest "like a shield" as Raoul yells at her?

2. What is Woody's real name?

3. What type is the blood found in the room at the Sea Breeze Motel?

4. Who comes with Mrs. Moody and the children to see Alex for a therapy session in Chapter 12?

5. What item does Milo take from the office that Jan Rambo protests?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beverly describe Woody?

2. Why does Doug Carmichael keep his job with Adam and Eve Messenger Service a secret?

3. What reason does Doug give Milo for telling Jan Rambo he never wanted to work with Nona again?

4. Who are the Touchers?

5. What defense of the nurses does Valcroix offer when Raoul blames them for Woody's disappearance?

6. How does Alex finally get Ricky Moody to talk to him at Mal's office?

7. Why does Milo answer "Maybe. Maybe not" to Alex's inquiry as to whether or not the scene at the Sea Breeze Motel looks bad?

8. Why does Milo tell the receptionist that he does not need a warrant to see Jan Rambo?

9. Why is Alex frustrated when Raoul shows up for their first meeting regarding Woody?

10. How does Nona react to Raoul's inquiry about Woody's health in Chapter Three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Augie's perspective on the events at the hospital unique? What makes him able to see things in a different way than other doctors? What about him is so difficult for Raoul to deal with? Why doesn't Raoul fire him?

Essay Topic 2

What does the single, normal tree standing at the end of Mr. Swopes' greenhouse symbolize? Why does the author include this striking example of symbolism? What does it add to the story?

Essay Topic 3

What are the three main settings of the novel? How do they differ from one another? How do each of them make Alex feel?

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