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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. Where does Hart decide he wants to go?

2. What does Albert give Gene as collateral for a $10 loan?

3. What had a friend recently sent to Stofsky's post office box?

4. What disease does Verger have?

5. What drug does Ben offer to Hart in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Paul mail the letters he writes to Liza?

2. How does the author use foreshadowing in Agatson's invitation to his "last birthday" party?

3. After the exhaustion of Hart's wildness, what does Paul begin to think about regarding another way of finding meaning in his life?

4. Why does Paul feel the need to call Estelle?

5. Who seems to be the only truly loving person in this group of friends?

6. Why is the Go Hole not a place that Stofsky and some other characters do not feel comfortable going?

7. Instead of their immature treatment of Kathryn, what is really important to Paul and Pasternak?

8. What is Verger's current state of mind after May has left him?

9. What is it about Hart that makes him become the group's leader?

10. How do Winnie and Little Rock disrupt the dynamic of the group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Holmes' writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in GO: A NOVEL.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Paul, Kathryn, Pasternak and Stofsky. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

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