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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 is ironic about Johnny's house number?

2. What does Johnny write about himself in his "die-ary", after killing the young woman in Part 2?

3. Who does the woman in the couple make fun of, in Part 3?

4. Why does Johnny try to shock himself with a Taser in Part 3?

5. According to Johnny, when is violence, on television or in the media, dangerous?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comments does Johnny make, in Part 2, regarding his victims' last moments?

2. How does Johnny's first encounter with Devi end?

3. What does Happy Noodle Boy do, at the end of Part 3?

4. How does Johnny feel about his second captive, the young woman, in Part 2?

5. How does Johnny feel about his victims?

6. What happens to the young couple in Part 3?

7. Why isn't Johnny's victim amused by the story Johnny tells in Part 3?

8. What precipitates Johnny's rampage at the fast-food restaurant?

9. What discussion does Johnny have at the beginning of Part 3?

10. What happens at the convenience store, in Part 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Faith is an important motif in this book. How does Johnny feel about God and the afterlife? Does his opinion change after talking to God and Satan? Why or why not? How do Johnny's attitudes about faith and religion play a part in his interactions with his victims? Would his actions change if he had faith? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Johnny's closest relationship to another person is with Squee, the little boy who lives next door. Why does Johnny get along so well with Squee? Why does Johnny appear almost protective of Squee at times? How does Squee react to Johnny, and why? Why is Johnny able to maintain a relationship with Squee, but not with anyone else? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Johnny meets God in Part 6. How is God depicted? How does God respond when Johnny asks him questions? What excuse does he give Johnny for not answering his questions? How does Johnny feel after talking to God, and why? What can we infer about the author's attitude toward God and religion, based on his depiction of God. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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