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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. What does Theresa learn about Katherine's confidence?

2. What surprises Gary when he wakes up in Theresa's apartment?

3. What seems to cause a rift between the suspect and his roommate?

4. Where does Theresa enroll in college?

5. How does the English professor react when Theresa tells him about her pain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the important events that occur in Theresa's life when she is only nine years old.

2. Where is Gary from and why is he in New York?

3. Discuss the essay Martin challenges Theresa to write and the one she actually submits as her final project.

4. What, other than a ride, does Gary pick up while hitchhiking. Why is it important?

5. Where is Gary when he confesses and what is his mindset regarding his murder of Theresa?

6. Describe Theresa's English professor.

7. Compare Theresa and Brigid's childhood characteristics.

8. Discuss Gary's attraction to Theresa and why he was excited to be invited back to her apartment.

9. Discuss the changes in Martin after summer break.

10. What is Gary's reaction when police ask him about the contents of his jacket?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the era in which Looking for Mr. Goodbar is set. Why was this novel controversial for its time? What important social issues does it address?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the symbolism in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

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