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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 is Johnny talking to at the beginning of Part 4?

2. The old woman tells Johnny that everyone in Hell acts a certain way for what reason?

3. Who is Happy Noodle Boy sitting on, at the end of his strip in Part 4?

4. Who is possessed by the ghost of Happy Noodle Boy, in Part 5?

5. Who is the first one to talk to Johnny when he returns from Hell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tess dislike about Kirk?

2. What does Johnny's female captive say, in Part 4, that he is offended by?

3. What does Johnny reveal to Squee, in Part 4?

4. What is Johnny discussing, and with whom, at the beginning of Part 4?

5. What is everyone in Heaven doing, and why?

6. What does Nail Bunny say, in Part 4, about Johnny's hobbies before the killing?

7. What does Johnny think happened, to make him who he is now?

8. What is the topic of the public service announcement in Part 4?

9. What do the Dough Boys discuss with Tess and Kirk, in Part 5?

10. What do Johnny and the Devil discuss, regarding God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johnny has a conversation with one of his captives about a theme which is prevalent in the book: internal versus external beauty. How does Johnny define "beauty"? Upon which of these characteristics does he place the most emphasis, and why? How does Johnny feel about himself? Is he beautiful internally, externally, both, or neither? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Anne Gwish's role in the book is small, but important. What are her main concerns? How does she perpetuate the problem from which she wishes to escape? What message is the author attempting to communicate through use of her character, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Johnny states, at the end of the book, that he doesn't like where his life is, but he is excited about where it is going. What doesn't Johnny like about his life at present? What changes is he making that will affect the course of his life in the future? What will the results of those changes be, and why? What are Johnny's long-term goals? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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