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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 7, the theme of the novel continues to grow, and appears to be what?

2. In Chapter 6, when Lancelot returns to his story, what does he say he asked Elgin to make him?

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

4. What does Lancelot say he felt the night he killed?

5. In Chapter 7, at the end of Lancelot's story about the weather, what happened?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Lancelot asks Harry questions?

2. Despite being able to leave the hospital, Lancelot continues to claim what?

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

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

5. What does Lancelot claim as the point of his quest through the story?

6. Lancelot wants to create his own world where women will be treated how?

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

8. How does Lancelot think women are ruining society?

9. How is Elgin going to make a movie for Lancelot?

10. What was wrong with the tapes Elgin made for Lancelot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Why is Lancelot obsessed with infidelity? Give three examples of how this obsession manifests itself in the story.

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of love dealt with in this story? Give at least three examples from the book to support your answer.

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