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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. After Dirk saves the whole human race from extinction, what does he crave?

2. The ancient alien ghost that has possessed Michael Wenton-Weakes had been driven mad by what?

3. What is the point of the blue squiggles Dirk writes on a piece of paper?

4. What does the ghost say about possessing Michael?

5. Reg's resistance to the poltergeist results in what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dirk want Richard to ask Reg about his conjuring act?

2. Explain how Dirk and Richard feel about ghosts.

3. When Richard and his friends board the alien's mothership that has been orbiting Earth undetected for billions of years, what fills him with awe?

4. How do Chapters 18 - 20 hint at characters being possessed by ghosts?

5. Explain why Dirk hypnotizes Richard.

6. How does Dirk manipulate the police when he gets to Richard's apartment?

7. Summarize how the alien ghost ends up on Earth.

8. Why is the answering machine tape Dirk finds in Richard's apartment important?

9. How is the alien ghost responsible for life on Earth?

10. When Michael Wenton-Weakes wakes up in a strange mood, what has he just dreamed about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Electric Monk is a quirky character and a key literary device. Explain who and what the Electric Monk is. Then, explain how he helps create and advance the book's plot.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Dirk Gently's interactions and conversations with his clients. Why are they angry with him? How does he justify his charges? Is he a good detective, or is he taking advantage of people? Support your answers with passages from the book.

Essay Topic 3

All the seemingly unconnected pieces of the author's big puzzle come together near the end. Describe three key pieces of the puzzle that lead the main characters to realize that the human race is in danger if the alien ghost is allowed to carry out his plans.

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