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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. Who intercepts Bobby and Jackie on their way to Yakuza?

2. Who is Edith S.?

3. Why does the coffee girl initially refuse to serve Turner?

4. What is Virek's lie to Marly?

5. What does Jaylene not know about Jammer's deck?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the presence of Angie affect Bobby?

2. What does the box maker think of Virek's plans?

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

4. How does Marly finally meet God?

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

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

7. How does Angela explain the implant in her head?

8. What leads to Marly leaving Paco?

9. What does Turner realize is not always true?

10. What is the significance of the Finn not answering his phone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

What is the role of the cyberspace gods? How does Gibson characterize them? Why are they characterized? What are their motives? Do they differ from the human characters in the book?

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