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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. What was Lindsey's secret fear?

2. Who is perfect for Dr. Nyebern?

3. What did Lindsey manage to convince herself of?

4. What were just empty words to Vassago?

5. How far away does the guy the blond wants to kill live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Margaret?

2. What fear did Hatch have regarding his dreams?

3. Why was Nyebern apprehensive about reviving Hatch?

4. What had happened to Lindsey following the death of Jimmy?

5. What did Vassago do to the bodies within the fun house?

6. What relieved Redlow, temporarily?

7. Why did Regina think of herself as such a screw up?

8. Why did Vassago eat junk food?

9. Why did Vassago like rats?

10. What did Vassago want to do to the woman in the bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Dean Koontz's writing style. Are there any similar authors out there, and if so, who? If not, what makes Koontz's writing unique from any other writing style? What makes them similar? What elements to the story are strictly Koontz?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism throughout the novel. What makes it an epic novel? Compare and contrast this novel with one other epic piece of work of the past or present. What elements characterize an epic?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the allusion to religious beliefs throughout this novel. What faith's mantras are largely promoted throughout this book? How might this affect the fan base of the author? Why?

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