The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Christopher Moore
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Christopher Moore
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Which of the following medications was Bess Leander supposed to be taking that couldn't be found in her bloodstream?

2. What is the name of the town in which this novel is set?

3. What does the sea monster turn into after the explosion?

4. How does Bess Leander die?

5. What is the name of the driver of the truck the sea monster tries to mount?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the sea monster find its prey?

2. How is Molly treated when she enters the hardware store to run a few errands?

3. How does Val react after she and Gabe make love for the first time?

4. Who saves Theo from the Sheriff's attack?

5. According to Joseph Leander, how did Bess really die?

6. What does Molly purchase at the pharmacy?

7. How is Molly punished for her outburst in the bar, leading to a fight?

8. Why does the Sheriff call Theo continually after the meth lab bust?

9. What is the immediate reaction from first responders about Bess Leander's death?

10. What reason does Molly give as to why she's in a relationship with Steve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end of the novel, all of the characters lives are summed up for the reader, leaving no loose threads. Choose two of the characters who lived to the end of the novel and describe how their lives were changed through their experiences with the sea monster. Then, explain whether or not you believe these characters were given an appropriate ending, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Friendship and trust become important elements during the investigations that take place in this novel. First, explain who you believe is the most trustworthy character in the novel, and give at least two examples for times when this character proved their trustworthiness. Then, compare / contrast that to the character you believe to be the least trustworthy character in the novel. Give at least two examples of times when this character proved their untrustworthiness.

Essay Topic 3

At the opening of the novel, Val, the town psychiatrist, makes a tough moral decision in regards to her patients. What tough decision does Val make? What events prompted this moral decision? In the end, was the moral decision she made about her patients a good one? Why or why not?

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