1. What is the name the researchers at the Road Research Laboratory give the mannequin on the motorcycle?
(a) Brando.
(b) Dean.
(c) Sinatra.
(d) Elvis.

2. According to Ballard, as he recuperates in the hospital, what does he state as the "only real experience" he had been through in years?
(a) His guilt.
(b) His fantasies.
(c) His affair.
(d) His crash.

3. According to Ballard, Helen was about to enter a period of what after her bereavement?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Isolation.
(c) Celibacy.
(d) Promiscuity.

4. Who does Ballard witness an argument between in the woman's ward of the hospital?
(a) A sister in charge and doctor.
(b) A patient and her sister.
(c) A sister in charge and a nurse.
(d) A doctor and a nurse.

5. What kind of business has Catherine started up with one of her boyfriends?
(a) A walking-tourist charter firm.
(b) A bus-tourist charter firm.
(c) An air-tourist charter firm.
(d) A cycle-tourist charter firm.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the simulated crash with the family of four and the motorcycle at the Road Research Laboratory, what does Vaughan tell Ballard he's always wanted to do?

2. According to Ballard, Vaughan's fixation on the sex-death fantasy he created became more frustrated in his last days with him for what reason?

3. Why does Ballard feel "no trace of pity" for Gabrielle after they make love?

4. After leaving the hospital, what does Vaughan show Ballard at Seagrave's house?

5. How does Seagrave preempt the "real death" that Vaughan reserved for himself?

(see the answer key)

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