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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. Where does Adam tell Isabel he was in Mexico?

2. Who contacts Adam from the foundation in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks?

3. Where does Teresa want to go with Adam?

4. What work does Adam steal some phrases from for his own work in Part III?

5. What compliment does one of Carlos's friends give Adam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Adam have a hard time finding a newspaper to buy after the March 11 events?

2. What happens on March 11?

3. Who wins the elections in Spain in Part IV?

4. What does Adam grapple with participating, or not participating, in in Part IV?

5. Who is Adam surprised to learn does not vote in Spanish elections?

6. What kind of pills does Adam often take to calm his nerves?

7. What major attraction does Adam not see in Grenada?

8. Where is Adam when the March 11 events happen?

9. What does a woman bring to Cyrus and Jane to help with their shock in Part III?

10. What does Adam buy for Isabel as a gift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Lerner use humor throughout this novel, and to what purpose? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing Lerner's language and tone throughout this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Why and how does Adam use drugs throughout this novel, from has to tranquilizers? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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