Wolf in White Van Quiz

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Sean refers in narration to being a fan of stories about the heroic Conan the Barbarian. This is in direct contrast to which comment he makes about himself earlier in the novel? (from Section 1, Chapters 5 and 6)

The comment he makes in Chapters 1-2 in which he describes imagining himself to be an evil king.

The comment he makes in relation to Chris Haynes in Chapters 3-4 about taking pride in his work.

The comment he makes in Chapters 1-2 in which he describes imagining himself to be an evil sorcerer.

The comment he makes to Teague in Chapters 3-4 about being glad they're still good friends.

What is the metaphoric relationship between Sean’s description, in narration, of the ceiling in his hospital room and Sean’s own condition? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 – 2)

Both are old and decrepit, with the implications of that agedness going beyond what is initially apparent.

Both are physically damaged, with the implications of that damage going beyond what is initially apparent.

Both are in danger of their existence coming to an end sooner rather than later.

Both are in danger of no longer being considered useful or important.

Which of Sean's friends was killed because of an experience related to drug use? (from Section 2, Chapters 13 and 14)

Chris.

Kimmy.

Teague.

JJ.

Sean refers, in narration, to his grandmother's television giving him "shelter". What aspect of his childhood, referred to earlier in narration, might be seen as performing a similar function, and why? (from Section 1, Chapters 9 and 10)

Hanging out with friends like Teague and Kimmy: both gave him a sense of being less of a freak.

Visiting the palmist's house: both were a kind of refuge from his world and circumstances.

Reading fantasy novels: both were a kind of refuge from his world and circumstances.

Reading fantasy novels: both fed his imagination, leading him to the creation of Trace Italian.

According to Sean, why do people who come to the door "freeze up"? (from Section 1, Chapters 9 and 10)

They imagined that the creator of Trace Italian would look different somehow.

They see his face, and are shocked.

They see how young he is, and are surprised.

They see his arms, and are shocked.