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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. In the first memory, how old was Lindsey?

2. How long had Hatch been dead before Jonas made the call?

3. Why didn't Lindsey's anger offend Lee?

4. What car was familiar to Vassago in the parking lot of the Blue Skies Motel?

5. What was the last thing the paramedics said to Lindsey?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Lindsey perceive the person who had administered the oxygen and CO2 mix?

2. Why was Lindsey not comforted by the arrival of the mysterious Dr. Nyeburn?

3. Why did the collector stop going by his Christian name?

4. Why was time so important to Dr. Jonas Nyebern?

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

6. Why did Vassago frequent the Blue Skies Motel?

7. What was the purpose of the network of tunnels?

8. What fear did Hatch have regarding his dreams?

9. Why did Lindsey fear being blind?

10. What was Lindsey reminded of when she was being talked to in soothing tones?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss what elements of fiction are contrived in the serial murders of Vassago/Jeremy. How would anything of this caliber be unlikely to be achievable in the real world?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Jonas Nyebern's change of career at the end of the novel. Why was this? How does this seem like a good career choice for him? Why is this? What does he avoid by switching careers?

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