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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 does Turner leave next to Jackie's body?

2. Who smiles at Bobby as he peers outside Jammer's club?

3. What will happen if Wig does not allow Paco in?

4. Where is Ashpool originally from?

5. What is the rule of trust?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Marly decide against her connecting flight?

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

3. Why is everyone surprised to see Beauvoir?

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

5. What convinces Bobby to move to the Projects?

6. How does Virek finally die?

7. How does Turner finally meet Samedi?

8. How significant is Jammer's connection with the Yakuza?

9. How does the presence of Angie affect Bobby?

10. How does Turner explain the situation his brother Rudy is in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What ambitions does Bobby have in common with today's youth? What motivates Bobby in his actions? In what way would Bobby act differently if brought up in present time?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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