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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. How was Vassago to reclaim his place in hell?

2. Who was the author of the book?

3. How many times had Jeremy stabbed his mother?

4. What does Loffman say about Harrison?

5. What did Jeremy expect Tod to learn in Homemakers Club?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Vassago hurt Loffman anyway?

4. What does Hatch see and dismiss that he shouldn't have?

5. How does Jeremy get Lindsey's address finally?

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

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

8. When Regina regains consciousness, how does she cope with the situation?

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

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

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

What did Helga do to show her support for Dr. Nyebern's call? How did this display her consideration of Jonas' cause? Why did it support him? How would she have done things differently if she hadn't supported him?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Jeremy's behavior while he was still a boy. What should have been done with him following resuscitation? Provide an explanation as to why this wasn't done? How might the plot have been changed if this would have happened to Jeremy instead?

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