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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. At the very end of the book, Lancelot talks about the new world with women now who will be like what?

2. In Chapter 7, Lancelot talks about the weather, telling his friend a story about what?

3. In Chapter 7, Lancelot again discusses the New World he is going to build around whom?

4. In Chapter 8, Lancelot kills the movie people, but not before having sex with who?

5. At what time of day did Lancelot kill the people or the person?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Lancelot asks Harry questions?

2. After viewing the tapes, what does Lancelot tell Merlin to do and why?

3. What did Raine give Lancelot before the storm?

4. What does Lancelot think about his son's decision to become a homosexual?

5. What does Lancelot do that makes the reader wonder if he is really being let out of the hospital?

6. How does Lancelot think women are ruining society?

7. What does Lancelot confess when he recalls the first time he made love to Margot?

8. When Lancelot went into the library, what did he find his daughter discussing with the librarian?

9. What are two things Lancelot does not want in his new world?

10. When Lancelot suggested to Margot that they spend some time alone, what was her reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Based on evidence from the book. explain why Lancelot is not a reliable narrator.

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of Merlin's character? What does he symbolize? What is his role? Use examples from the book in support of your answer.

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