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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 Chapter 1, Lancelot denies what?

2. Who did Elgin report was also at the hotel that night?

3. When Lancelot talks about the past in Chapter 5, what does he feel he needs to create?

4. What did Lancelot and Margot share to drink during the rainy night?

5. Who does Lancelot welcome in a meeting in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lancelot went to say goodnight to Siobhan and Tex, what did Tex pester Lancelot about?

2. What did Lancelot feel when Raine flirted with him?

3. What is Ideo-Personal-Dynamics?

4. As the story continues, what does Lancelot lose touch with?

5. What happened to Lancelot's job when he married Margot?

6. What was Margot doing the summer Siobhan was conceived?

7. What is Lancelot's design for a new world?

8. Why is Lancelot telling his story to Harry?

9. Does Lancelot love Morgan?

10. When does Lancelot claim to remember why he is in the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lancelot says that "All he had to do was solve the mystery of the universe, which may be difficult but is not as difficult as living an ordinary life." Do you believe that Lancelot's statement accurately portrays his character? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is a metaphor? What are two metaphors the author uses and are they effective?

Essay Topic 3

Lancelot believes that he has discovered the truth about evil. What is this truth? Give three examples that support your answer.

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