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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 did Sally do for Tommy?

2. Who is Al talking to in Chapter 16?

3. What offer from Sally does Tommy decline following the murder in Chapter 11?

4. How is Tommy related to Sally Wig?

5. Who arrives at the restaurant first in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sally discussing with Harvey in Chapter 2 and how does Harvey explain himself?

2. How is the murdered body described in the Prologue?

3. What do Al and Harvey talk about in Chapter 4?

4. How does Sally threaten Harvey in Chapter 2?

5. What mistake do the police officers make in Chapter 7 and why?

6. What causes the chef to get help for his drug problem in Chapter 18 and how is it delayed?

7. How does the coroner react to the body found in the Prologue?

8. What favor does Sally ask Tommy for in Chapter 9 and what is Tommy's answer?

9. What deal does Harvey negotiate in Chapter 12?

10. What upsets Sally during his meeting with Danny in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chronicle the development of Tommy's character from the beginning of the story to its ending, using numerous examples of how he changes, and what causes those changes. Also, include an in-depth analysis of fear, its influence on Tommy, and the way he conquers it to gain freedom from the situation he is in.

Essay Topic 2

In his relentless attempts to resolve his case quickly, Al visits with Charlie, Danny, and Sally separately.

1) Describe Al's demeanor during his visits with Charlie and Danny, and how it reflects his purpose for the visits.

2) Explain the responses from Charlie and Danny, and the events triggered by their visits with Al.

3) Analyze the differences in how Al speaks to Sally with the way he had previously conducted himself with Charlie and Danny.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Bourdain uses his descriptive writing style to depict the murder of Freddy Manso. Include a comparison between Freddy's murder and the murder described in the Prologue, as well as an analysis of three other examples of Bourdain's vivid storytelling in the book.

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