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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 Regina promise God to do if he would allow the Harrisons to like her?

2. What drew the eye in Lindsey's painting?

3. What was the last thing Vassago thought before he slept?

4. What word gave Hatch pause for thought after he had heard the messages?

5. How many months had Jeremy been in a coma?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Lindsey's painting of, and why does it make Hatch cry when he sees it?

4. What are Regina's fears in the beginning with Hatch and Lindsey?

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

6. After Hatch tries to warn Honell, he gets a vision of the killer already with the author of the scathing article. What does he do about it?

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

8. Jeremy has a dilemma when he reaches Lindsey's house. What is it and how does he resolve it?

9. Where is Jeremy/Vassago's hideaway, and why is it fitting?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss your feelings regarding the novel. Did it end in a satisfactory way? Research and explain what elements are carried throughout Dean Koontz's work.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Regina. What is the interest of the embodiment of good regarding Regina? What is the interest of the embodiment of evil regarding the young girl? What does she embody, and what brings the reader to this conclusion?

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