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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. Why is it obvious that Jim is not a librarian?

2. What saves Jim from being seriously hurt in the crash?

3. What physical proof does Holly have that her nightmare is real?

4. Whose face does Holly unexpectedly see in her thoughts during landing?

5. Where does Holly suggest Elvis lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Holly find out the nightmare is more than just a dream?

2. What happens when the men return to the Roadking?

3. What is Jim doing in the Mojave Desert?

4. How does Jim find out his destination?

5. What is the significance of Jim's appearance in Holly's dream?

6. What does Jim decide to do?

7. How does Holly track Jim down?

8. What ruins her first night in Orange County?

9. How do Jim and Holly meet?

10. What happens to Jim when he arrives home from Boston?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story, "Cold Fire", is written along two different narrative lines, each from the point of view of a different character. Why do you think Koontz chose to write the story this way? How do you think the story would of changed if it was written from only one perspective?

Essay Topic 2

How do the talents of Jim and Holly differ? How is this difference used to develop the book's themes and evolution of each character?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does Koontz use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story? Do you think the author's style suits the narrative?

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