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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. What flags does the library of New Svenborg have?

2. Why does Corbett suggest Jim's real name is Ironhead?

3. What town is closest to the Ironheart Farm?

4. Why is Holly now exhilarated?

5. What sound invades the room while Holly speaks with Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Jim's grandfather Henry pass away?

2. What power does the alien have over Jim?

3. Why does Holly pretend to be unmoved by The Enemy's threats?

4. What is the significance of Holly's trip to the house?

5. How does Jim react when Holly shows him the answer tablet?

6. When does the tide change again?

7. What does the trip to the pharmacy reveal?

8. What does Holly find on the tablets?

9. What chance does Holly offer Henry?

10. What finally arouses Jim's suspicion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Koontz depict multiple personality disorder in the book? How does it differ from clinically diagnosed multiple personality disorder? Do you think that Koontz's version of the the symptoms are believable? In what way has he stretched the truth to suit the story?

Essay Topic 2

How do the talents of Jim and Holly differ? How is this difference used to develop the book's themes and evolution of each character?

Essay Topic 3

If the book were made into a film, how would Koontz's style of narrative be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

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