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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 is the suspect's wife in "About the Confession?"?

2. What do the police find in the suspect's belongings that made his reason for not leaving the roommate somewhat confusing?

3. Why does Gary put a pillow on Theresa's face?

4. How long is Theresa's hospital stay when she has surgery?

5. What is happening when Gary awakens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Gary's family life.

2. Discuss Theresa's relationship with Katherine as a child.

3. Compare Theresa and Brigid's childhood characteristics.

4. What does Theresa threaten when Gary won't leave and how does he react?

5. How does Theresa learn her relationship with Martin will end upon graduation and how does she react to the news?

6. Discuss what Gary tells police about why he first notices Theresa in the bar.

7. Why does Gary tell police he wanted Theresa to shut up?

8. Discuss Gary's sleeping arrangements on the night he murders Theresa.

9. Explain Gary's relationship with George.

10. Discuss Gary's reactions when he hears the doorbell ringing while he is in Theresa's apartment.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the primary theme of Looking for Mr. Goodbar? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Theresa to her two sisters. Consider their personalities and physical characteristics.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

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