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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. Who does Turner find in the black Honda?

2. What language do the voodoo gods speak?

3. Which artist is responsible for Europe After The Rains?

4. How did they stop Bobby's screaming?

5. How does Marly bruise herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jammer explain the beings in cyberspace?

2. Why does Jackie become responsible for Bobby?

3. How does Turner finally meet Samedi?

4. What leads to Marly leaving Paco?

5. What clue does Jones reveal about the purpose of the biosoft?

6. What does Bobby's not tell the others?

7. How does the presence of Angie affect Bobby?

8. Why is everyone surprised to see Beauvoir?

9. What does Roberts think of Isham's protege?

10. How does Turner learn of Rudy's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the Wig so concerned with the presence of God? What message is Gibson trying to convey with the Wig's character? Is the Wig successful in his spiritual pursuits? How do his beliefs affect his relationships with the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the differences between Turner and Rudy. How different are their lives and what choices may have affected this? What are their strengths and weaknesses as individuals? In what way is this relationship used to develop the themes of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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