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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 did Jonas change careers to?

2. What did Hatch know the promise was made to God for?

3. Who did Hatch see when he looked in the mirror?

4. What was the name of the book Jeremy had read?

5. What was the second letter from Cooper talking about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hatch offer as proof of his theory to Lindsey?

2. What does Hatch fear when he regains control over himself and realizes he has had another blackout?

3. Why was Jeremy never questioned about his role in the murders?

4. What other events of importance does Jeremy remember?

5. What concerns do Lindsey and Hatch have about Regina at this stage?

6. What are Regina's first impressions when Hatch and Lindsey take her home?

7. Why does Vassago hurt Loffman anyway?

8. Vassago reveals the details of his escape from the slavery of the rules of society and reveals that his christian name was Jeremy. How and why did this occur?

9. How does Hatch believe he will be more successful than the police in finding Jeremy and Regina?

10. Dr. Nyebern broods about Jeremy but Kari tells him he can't blame himself. What is he brooding about and why does Kari believe he is blameless?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss Jeremy's affliction and inability to love. Is this a common thread among sociopath individuals? How or why not? Does this seem to be a core idea held by all serial killers? Why or why not?

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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