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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 is Dr. Schafer accused of practicing?

2. Where does Andrew Keif live?

3. Who are Russian agents who pretend to be American tourists?

4. Which character is referred to as “a notorious liquefactionist”?

5. Who is described as a carrier of Chagas vectors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Party Leader discuss in “Ordinary Men and Women”?

2. What allegorical elements are seen in “Ordinary Men and Women”?

3. Why do Hauser and O’Brien pay a visit to William Lee in the novel?

4. Who are Aracknid and Andrew Keif?

5. How does the narrative style and plot evolve in “The Algebra of Need”?

6. Where does the Sailor take the boy in “The Exterminator Does a Good Job”? Why?

7. What is William’s case metaphorical of in “The County Clerk”?

8. How is A.J. described in “Islam Incorporated and the Parties of Interzone”?

9. Mary is both an observer and a participant in “A.J.’s Annual Party,” whereas the male characters are only participants. What does this say about the author’s views of female sexuality?

10. What is symbolized by the courthouse and court system in “The County Clerk”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reality versus hallucination is another major theme in the novel. How would you categorize the parts of the novel that describe the plot of “real” events versus the parts of the novel that might be visions or hallucinations?

Essay Topic 2

Naked Lunch explores several themes, including drugs and homosexuality. How do the drug and homosexual subcultures of the 1950s mix in the novel? How are these related to the other themes?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Joselito and the history of tuberculosis and its treatment. What are the principle two options for Joselito’s medical treatment in the narrative? What are the pros and cons of each form of treatment?

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