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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 has Jim had so few women in his life?

2. Why does Holly keep her desk so tidy?

3. What lie does Holly tell Viola about her relationship with Jim?

4. What type of car does Jim own?

5. Why does Holly read the Travis McGee novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Holly track Jim down?

2. What does Jim decide to do?

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

4. What happens when Holly and Jim fall asleep together?

5. Why can't Jim find Holly?

6. What is Jim doing in the Mojave Desert?

7. What new danger emerges after the landing?

8. How does Jim find out his destination?

9. What is the significance of the beer?

10. Why is Jim there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the book, Jim decides to continue rescuing innocent people. Why would he want to continue? How different would his life be if he stopped? What impact will Holly have to his plans? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the narrative's setting. What is the impact of it being set in the world of today? Why does the author choose the modern world as a setting? What might have been different in the book if it had been written in the past, future, or a fantasy setting?

Essay Topic 3

If the book were made into a film, how would Koontz's style of narrative be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

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