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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 Tod start calling himself and Jeremy?

2. How was Vassago to reclaim his place in hell?

3. How many times has Loffman been to Hatch's place?

4. What did Lindsey sense around the fun house?

5. How old was Loffman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Vassago hurt Loffman anyway?

2. What action does Vassago feel will bring him closer to Lindsey?

3. What does Hatch realize when he finds out that Cooper is dead and why does that worry him?

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

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

6. When Jeremy grabs Regina, he doesn't leave right away. Why not? How does he subdue her?

7. What moral/ethical dilemma does Dr. Nyebern reflect on?

8. What information is Vassago/Jeremy trying to elicit from Honell before he kills him?

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

10. What does Nyebern find in the freezer when he goes for steaks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide an explanation as to why Hatch and Jeremy maintained such a close bond throughout the novel, despite their dislike of each other and their values. Explain what might have been the authors objective in creating this connection.

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 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?

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