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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following helps Joe escape?

2. What does Joe say can help a man fly?

3. Where is Joe supposed to be located in Part VI?

4. Who is catering at the Hotel Pierre ballroom?

5. Who does Tommy want a closer relationship with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe society's view of comics in the story. Why do they think this way? Do you think this is a realistic interpretation of the way society thought in 1939? Why or why not? What type of media might be comparable to comic books for the modern age?

Essay Topic 3

What role does background information play in the story? How is background information revealed to the reader? Why is this background information important for the reader to know? Is any of it unnecessary?

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