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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. At the deserted bookstore, what is the only thing on the shelves?

2. What would Lanya like to name her harmonica solo?

3. Does anyone do anything about the vandalism?

4. Why do the scorpions have to move?

5. Why does Lanya become upset with the rest of the scorpions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kamp feel like it's finally time to leave Bellona?

2. What does Madame Brown think will help Kidd with his memory and psychological problems?

3. Why are the scorpions moving again?

4. Is Kidd jealous of Denny's time with Lanya?

5. Does George Harrison shed some light into Bobby's death?

6. Why is it strange that Calkins does not come to the party?

7. What does everyone's willingness to participate in group sexual acts say about the people in Bellona?

8. Why do Edward and Kidd both decide to join the scorpions?

9. How has Lanya and Kidd's relationship changed?

10. What is important in the scorpions dialogue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bellona is described as a place for outcasts and misfits who do not wish to move forward with their lives or feel uninspired to do anything with themselves.

Why would the following characters "fit in" to Bellona:

- Tak

- George Harrison

- Newboy

- Captain Kamp

Essay Topic 2

It has been said that Bellona is actually Harlem in the 1970s, where Delany grew up.

Compare the trapped, scared survivalist emotions the residents of Bellona have to those of the poor, African Americans in 1970's Harlem.

Essay Topic 3

1. Symbolism is heavily used throughout the novel. Pick three different symbols and analyze them.

2. Next, describe and discuss how Kidd comes into contact with these symbols in the novel.

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