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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. In the first comic, who does The Escapist knock down?

2. According to the comic editors, who must Sammy and Joe stop attacking?

3. Which of the following does Hoffman use in his trick?

4. What is the name of Joe's father?

5. Which of the following words best describes Sammy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is Sammy's sexuality represented?

2. Do you think Joe and Sam work better as a team or individuals? Why?

3. Describe the editor's reaction to Sammy and Joe's first comic.

4. Describe comic books as they existed in the novel in 1939.

5. Describe the box that Joe receives.

6. What is the first step in Joe's slide into madness?

7. Describe the role of Sammy's father in his life.

8. What is Tommy's view of the adults around him?

9. What does the Golem represent?

10. How is the death of Joe's brother foreshadowed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What qualities does a hero posses? How does the story reveal these qualities? Are these qualities present in the characters of the story? Would Sammy and Joe be considered heroes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How does retribution play a role in the book? Which characters seek revenge? Which characters are victims of retribution?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Sammy and then describe Joe. Which characters is stronger? Why? What weaknesses does each character possess? What role do these play in the story?

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