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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. What is Sheldon's nickname?

2. What is the name of the man who works for Race Publications?

3. How did the "Molecule" die?

4. What is Joe's last name?

5. What is the name of the man who offers a radio deal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare Tommy and Joe.

2. Describe the box that Joe receives.

3. What inspires Joe to create a new comic book character?

4. Describe Sammy and Joe's skills and abilities.

5. What is the role of the hearing in the story?

6. Why is isolation a theme in the story?

7. Why does Sam want to leave New York?

8. How does Joe interpret Sammy and Rosa's marriage?

9. What role does the movie Citizen Kane play in the book?

10. How is Joe's rage shown in the comics that he makes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Rosa and Sam's marriage. Are they happy? Why or why not? Provide at least two pieces of evidence from the story to back up your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the Golem? What does it mean to Joe? Why does Joe have a connection with it? Why is this important to the story?

Essay Topic 3

What role does corruption play in the story? Which characters are examples of corruption? Which characters are victims of corruption? Analyze at least 2 examples of corruption in the novel.

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