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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 the name of the young woman from the movie theater?

2. Why was Johnny a poor choice, according to the Devil, for his prescribed role on Earth?

3. According to the Devil, what was Johnny's role in the world?

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

5. What does Johnny write, at the end of Part 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johnny feel when he returns from Hell?

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

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

4. What powers do the people in Heaven have, and how does Johnny use his?

5. What happens to Johnny at the end of Part 4?

6. What is Johnny's role in the world, according to the Devil?

7. What happened when Johnny kidnapped Kirk?

8. What does Tess dislike about Kirk?

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

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 C. is clearly an autobiographical character, created by the author as a reflection of himself. What are their similarities and differences? What has prevented the author from becoming like Johnny? What experiences did they both share, which affected them in adulthood? How would the book have been different if Vasquez hadn't shared some experiences with Johnny? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Johnny's "Happy Noodle Boy" cartoons are prevalent in the book, and they offer insight into Johnny's personality. How did Johnny get the idea for "Happy Noodle Boy"? Why does Happy Noodle Boy scream nonsensical phrases at people? Why does Happy Noodle Boy get shot at the end of every strip? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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