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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. Lou decides to take his son on a trip to participate in which sport?

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

3. What is the name of Scotty's fishing partner?

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

5. How many jeeps are there in the convoy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the author's flash forward. What becomes of each character?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Lou explain women to young Rolph?

7. What is Scotty doing in the beginning of the chapter?

8. How does Lou react when he sees Rhea and Jocelyn? How has the atmosphere changed?

9. What does Scotty say about his job as a janitor?

10. What is the purpose of the visit to Lou's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Charlie had a lot of issues with Lou in her youth. There were some flashbacks about Charlie's childhood including suffering through her father's marriages. Write an essay explaining Charlie's point of view regarding her childhood. What happened to Charlie? How did she act out? How did the experience change Charlie? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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