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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 will the young warrior study in college?

2. How old was the warrior when he moved from the village?

3. Rhea says that they are all sick of the _____.

4. What color is the wallet?

5. On what street does Sasha live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as Jocelyn reflects on her past experiences with Lou and Rolph?

2. What does Jocelyn say about her past?

3. How does Sasha react to the woman's pleas? What happens next?

4. What is Rhea's explanation of San Francisco in 1979?

5. What is Scotty's opinion about computer technology?

6. What happens during and after the gig at the Mab?

7. Explain the scene at the Stop/Go house. What happens at the music session?

8. What is Sasha's philosophy on stealing from others?

9. How does Mindy relate her theories to Charlie and Rolph?

10. Explain the conversation between Sasha and Bennie on the way back to the city.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with Sasha. Discuss Sasha's past history in regards to psychiatric care. What would a psychiatrist say about Sasha's need to steal? Was Sasha mentally ill or did something else cause her to act out? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might Sasha have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Sasha and Bennie. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might Bennie's confession affect the relationship? Why do you think Sasha stays on at Sow's Ear? What might happen to the Bennie if Sasha left? How will it affect the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Egan's use of San Francisco for the setting in the story. Why do you think Egan chose San Francisco? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than San Francisco? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by the characters? Explain.

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