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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. Who does Dominick lie to about Penny Drinkwater on the day that she disappears and is eventually found murdered?

2. ___________ is the one who is clearly in command of the history of Thomas' treatment, according to the story.

3. What stands next to the Indian Cemetery as described in the book in Three Rivers, CT?

4. Dominick awakes from a dream in which he ignores Thomas' skill at __________________.

5. ________ is a big talking, sex addict who is stuck in a going-nowhere job but is convinced he will get his break in the movies.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening when Dominick goes through the motions of having sex with his girlfriend, Joy?

2. Why do Ray and Ma fight over sending Dominick and Thomas to college during the time of the Vietnam War?

3. What is the profession that Leo has when Dominick goes to visit with him during this part of the story?

4. What is the story that Dominick maintains when the police question him and Leo about Dell?

5. Why does Dominick decide to take up house painting instead of teaching anymore?

6. What does Thomas not remember which causes him to think that Dominick is mad at him?

7. What does Patel think Dominick needs to do in order to relieve his anger and feel better?

8. What is the news about the case that Dominick learns when he is talking with Patel and listening to Thomas' tapes?

9. What is Thomas wondering when he is being transported to Three Rivers for observation in this story?

10. Who tries to assure Dominick that Thomas is fine at the place where he is recovering?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prosperine puts poison and glass into Selvi's food in order to kill him and he dies in agony.

Part 1: Why do you think Prosperine wants to kill Selvi?

Part 2: Do you think that Prosperine had a good reason to kill Selvi?

Part 3: How do you think the problems between the two might have been worked out more effectively?

Essay Topic 2

Thomas believes that Dominick is singled out for abuse because he does not defend himself.

Part 1: Why do you think Thomas believes Dominick can't defend himself?

Part 2: Do you think people who can't defend themselves are more likely to be hurt?

Part 3: What do you think might have happened if Dominick were to fight back?

Essay Topic 3

Dominick can not return the 'I love you' from Thomas until after Thomas is asleep.

Part 1: Why do you think it's difficult for Dominick to say he loves his brother?

Part 2: Do you find it difficult to tell your siblings you love them?

Part 3: Do you think that Thomas knows his brother loves him? Why or why not?

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