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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. In Story 7, the narrator follows a man off the train and into a ________ neighborhood.

2. In Story 7, the narrator recalls that on his ________ birthday, Michelle tried to ________ the narrator.

3. Why does the narrator go to the Savoy Hotel in Story 7?

4. Who says in Story 8, "In Warsaw, my city, we drive in the park after twelve in the night, but the rules are saying no, you must not go to the park after this time, 12pm middle-night"?

5. What is Pig Alley?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does the term "other man" refer to in Story 8.

2. Who is the narrator searching for in Seattle in Story 9? What does he recall about this person?

3. How does Bill define him? What is his perspective on the world? Explain.

4. What role does Terrence play in Story 6? How do the other characters in the story handle Terrence's situation?

5. Discuss the significance of the two men at the hospital the narrator sees in Story 8.

6. Who is the only female in Story 7 that is given a name? Why is she the only one the narrator names?

7. What is the relevance of picketers standing outside the abortion clinic in Story 7?

8. Discuss the relationship between John Smith and Michelle.

9. How is Georgie portrayed by the narrator in Story 6. How do the narrator and Georgie know each other?

10. Where does the action of the second part of Story 8 take place? Describe this location.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze, discuss, and explain the significance the following quote found in Story 1: "I knew every raindrop by its name. I sensed everything before it happened. I knew a certain Oldsmobile would stop for me even before it slowed, and by the sweet voices of the family inside it I knew we'd have an accident in the storm. I didn't care. They said they'd take me all the way."

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the theme of tension between desperation and compassion contributes to the meaning of Jesus' Son as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Story 1 of Jesus' Son. Explain how this opening story introduces some of the major themes found within the book.

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