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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. With whom did Jocelyn have her first kiss?

2. Who was the famous punk poet of that era?

3. What is the name of the record company where Bennie works while in high school?

4. What is the name of Charlie's younger brother?

5. How old is Sasha?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lou explain women to young Rolph?

3. Explain the gold cure. What is Bennie's explanation to his son?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Jocelyn say about her past?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a complete character description of Lou Kline. Include the character's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state at various times in the book. Include Lou's personal and professional information as well as the character's role in the story. What makes Lou a compelling character? How could the character be improved?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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