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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 was an unsettling thought when Lindsey had looked in the window reflection?

2. On what ride did Jeremy decide to kill Tod?

3. How many times did Hatch let the phone ring on Honell's side?

4. What did Jonas change careers to?

5. What did Regina speculate you looked like in heaven?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Vassago hurt Loffman anyway?

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. What does Regina do for the first time to Hatch that she hasn't done yet for Lindsey?

9. How does Jeremy introduce himself to Hatch?

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 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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Jonas and Kari's relationship. How is it somewhat childlike in nature? What role does Kari assume when Jonas tells her about his life prior to getting involved deeply in resuscitation medicine? Why is this?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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