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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. As the Electric Monk sits atop his horse in a valley on a foreign world, he incorrectly believes that the valley is what?

2. Richard accuses Dirk of doing what?

3. Why does Richard start to fall asleep at the dinner in Chapter 6?

4. As Gordon heads towards his cabin, he's disappointed that as a ghost, he can't do what?

5. At the start of Chapter 3, what is Susan Way waiting for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of phone conversations does Dirk have at his detective agency?

2. Explain why fellow students liked to wine and dine Dirk Gently.

3. Describe the range of emotions Susan experiences in Chapter 3.

4. How does Gordon Way, founder of WayForward Technologies, flesh out his numerous business ideas?

5. What is an Electric Monk?

6. Why does the little girl, Sarah, pass around a pot at the Coleridge dinner?

7. When Richard asks one of Reg's neighbors about the horse, what response does he get?

8. How does the author utilize foreshadowing with the character Gordon Way?

9. What did Richard do before working for WayForward Technologies?

10. What does Gordon Way do on the last day of his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Relationships in this story are complicated. Analyze the complexities and nuances of the following relationships:

1. Richard and Susan.

2. Dirk and Reg.

3. The Electric Monk and his horse.

Essay Topic 2

Cite three examples from the book where the author uses foreshadowing to alert the reader of events to come. Why is foreshadowing such an important storytelling tool for Douglas Adams? How does it enhance his writing style?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, questions remain as to whether or not Dirk Gently truly has psychic powers. In your opinion, does he or does he not have special psychic abilities? What other abilities does he possess (such as keen powers of observation) that might make him seem psychic to a casual observer?

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