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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 does Anapol fear?

2. Why does Sammy have weak legs?

3. When Joe is finally able to break into an apartment, what type of business does it end up being?

4. Which of the following is one of Sam's skills?

5. When Joe leaves a note, who does he sign it as from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Joe's life imitate art?

2. Describe Sammy.

3. What is one positive thing about Sam's public exposure?

4. What do Joe and Sammy want to make comic books about? Why?

5. What role does corruption play in the story?

6. Who is the soul and driver of the comic book project?

7. Describe Sammy and Tracy's relationship when they visit the abandoned World's Fair.

8. How is Sam and Rosa's marriage ironic?

9. Describe the box that Joe receives.

10. What does Tracy look like? Why is this important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Joe's relationship with Rosa. How does this compare with Sammy's relationship with her? Do Joe and Rosa love each other? Why does Rosa inspire him?

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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