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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. Which of the following adjectives best describes Tom Navidson?

2. Which of the following adjectives does Johnny use to describe the porn star he meets at the bar?

3. What does Audrey do for a living?

4. What part of his boss's body does Johnny imagine twisting off?

5. During the rescue mission, how long does it take Will to reach the giant staircase?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Johnny write about when he writes about Thumper?

2. What does Will Navidson film when he and his family move into their new home on Ash Tree Lane?

3. Who is Amber, and how does Johnny find her?

4. What do the men discover about the hallway during their first exploration?

5. What happens when Johnny meets Kylie at a bar?

6. How does Will react when the explorers have not emerged from the hallway after eight days?

7. What image does Johnny frequently have about Zampano's last hours?

8. What type of relationship does Johnny Truant have with Lude?

9. What troublesome story does Johnny remember about his days working for the canning factory?

10. How did Zampano die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Holloway Roberts is a man hired to explore the mysterious hallway in Will's home. First, describe Will's first impressions of Holloway. Then, explain why Holloway is motivated to complete the exploration. Finally, describe the ways Holloway's character changes once he enters the darkness of the hallway.

Essay Topic 2

Lude is the only character that Johnny can keep a consistent relationship with throughout the novel. First, describe Lude, and explain what you think his role in the novel is. Then, explain why Lude might be the only consistent person in Johnny's life and what role he fills in their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Johnny Truant, like Will Navidson, is a man with a troubled childhood. First, describe Johnny's childhood as he remembers it throughout the novel. Then, explain why Johnny's childhood might have prompted his later obsession with the writings in Zampano's trunk. Finally, explain how the writings in Zampano's trunk help to give Johnny a deeper understanding of the childhood he survived.

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