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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 does Ken watch as he waits for the woman to arrive with his delivery?

2. What do the Wheelchair Assassins want to obtain?

3. What does Kate claim to be addicted to?

4. What is the name of the man who sells urine samples to his classmates at the academy?

5. What kind of relationship did James Incandenza have with his father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Do the students at Enfield face any consequences for their drug use?

3. Who is Don Gately?

4. How do the deans react to Hal's communication skills?

5. Why does Ken Erdedy cut all ties with his drug dealers, only to begin smoking again?

6. Who is Kate Gompert?

7. What kind of relationship did James seem to have with his father?

8. What indicates that the medical attache is obsessed with the tape?

9. What kind of life did James Incandenza lead?

10. Is James similar to his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Of the Incandenza brothers, which is the most emotionally and psychologically stable? Why do you believe this is so?

Essay Topic 2

What intentions did James have when he created the Entertainment? Has it served its desired purpose? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Was James' genius a blessing or a curse?

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