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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 does Virek think Bobby should recognize him?

2. What color is Jammer's ceiling?

3. What always makes Jones sad?

4. What hints that Jammer's deck is a custom job?

5. What incriminating information does Turner uncover from Mitchell's dossier?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Bobby and Jackie use Jammer's deck?

2. Why does Marly decide against her connecting flight?

3. How does Jammer explain the beings in cyberspace?

4. What leads to Marly leaving Paco?

5. What does Roberts think of Isham's protege?

6. What convinces Bobby to move to the Projects?

7. How does the presence of Angie affect Bobby?

8. How does Marly find out her contract is finished?

9. What clue does Jones reveal about the purpose of the biosoft?

10. How does Turner finally meet Samedi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the Wig so concerned with the presence of God? What message is Gibson trying to convey with the Wig's character? Is the Wig successful in his spiritual pursuits? How do his beliefs affect his relationships with the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

In what way is wealth a constant theme throughout the book? In what way does wealth affect the characters in the book? How does this express the author's views on wealth?

Essay Topic 3

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

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