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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 Reg talks to Richard and Dirk and explains the whole business about the horse, the ghost, the face powder, and quantum jumps, he mentions that:

2. At the end of the book, when Richard hears Susan play the cello, he recognizes the music as:

3. What three magic words has the Electric Monk been saying to people after listening to their troubles?

4. When Dirk brings up the matter of Richard's sofa, Richard is appalled, since he feels they should be talking about what instead?

5. At Richard's place, Detective Inspector Mason is accompanied by Sergeant Gilks, who is:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dirk purchase an easy to use phone with large red push-buttons for his detective agency?

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

4. Explain why Dirk hypnotizes Richard.

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

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

7. Why do Dirk and Reg seem so familiar with each other?

8. What happens when the Electric Monk believes that Sergeant Gilks is a god?

9. Explain how the book's opening scene is repeated near the end of the book, but with a twist.

10. Why has Michael brought scuba gear with him to Reg's time machine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Dirk Gently save the human race from total extinction, as he claims that he does? Does he save the day by himself or with help from others? Explain in detail.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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