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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 the occupation of the last woman Ken bought drugs from?

2. What does Kate claim to be addicted to?

3. How long were Joelle and Orin lovers?

4. How does Joelle attempt to kill herself at a party?

5. During a friend's party, where does Joelle attempt to kill herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Wardine?

2. Which of the Incandenza brothers is the most stable?

3. What does Lyle's enjoyment of licking sweat symbolize?

4. Describe Hal Incandenza.

5. Is James similar to his father?

6. Who is Kate Gompert?

7. Who is Orin Incandenza?

8. Who is Joelle Van Dyne?

9. What kind of relationship did James seem to have with his sons?

10. How does Wallace create back stories for the characters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of relationship does Avril have with her children? What events have put strain on her relationships? Does Avril love her sons?

Essay Topic 2

Why does the reader have a difficult time discerning Avril's intentions and motivations? What do you think these intentions and motivations are?

Essay Topic 3

Why did James commit suicide? What did his lack of connection with his family have to do with his depression and suicide?

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