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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. How old is Sasha?

2. Which was not a member of Bennie's childhood crowd?

3. How did Jocelyn meet this person?

4. Which is not one of the people that regularly hangs out?

5. Chapter 6 is written from the point of view of ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the gig at the Mab. Who is present? How does the gig turn out?

2. What are Alex's impressions of Sasha's apartment?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Bennie meets with record executives. What is the topic of conversation?

4. What does Rhea say about the group's band? Who are they?

5. What does Jocelyn say about her past?

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

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

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

9. What event occurs in the bathroom of the Lassimo Hotel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses flashbacks as a way to give a background to many of the characters. Examine the use of flashback and your opinion on its effectiveness. Give at least three examples.

Essay Topic 2

Redemption is one of the main themes in the story. Each of the characters seems to go through a dark period. This is especially true of Sasha, whose entire background is revealed in various chapters. Sasha was a run away, did drugs, had many injuries and a rough life on the streets or in run down places all over the world, including Naples. Jocelyn may have the darkest past of all. Jocelyn fell into a bad lifestyle at a young age and spent her life from then on in and out of drug rehab and having bad experiences. Discuss redemption and how it applies to Sasha, Jocelyn, and Bennie. Explain in detail how and why each character felt the need to be redeemed.

Essay Topic 3

Bennie eventually opens his own record label, Sow's Ear Records, in New York. Bennie's first big break comes with a band he signs. The Conduits go multi-platinum and Bennie's career takes off. Examine the rise and fall of Sow's Ear Records. What does it take to start a record company? How did the industry change from the time Bennie started the business until the time he was fired? How did Bennie return to his roots?

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