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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. One of the members of the party is attacked by a ____.

2. Which of the following bands does Bennie listen to in the car?

3. How long is the safari supposed to last?

4. What is the name of the high school hangout?

5. The children reminisce about a trip to which location?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain Bennie's thoughts about the girl band and how it triggers a memory of his youth. What is the song title that comes out of that memory?

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

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

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

7. How does the group's friendship - and the band - end?

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

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

All of the characters in the book are connected in some way, albeit it often loosely. At times the connections might be difficult to find. Explain the connections of each character and why that character and his/her connections are a valid and integral part to the story.

Essay Topic 3

Bosco is a cliché in the music industry. Explain Bosco's rise and fall in the music industry. Also examine what might happen to Bosco on his tour and if he will be able to make a comeback before he dies.

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