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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. How does the decision connected with Katherine's pregnancy conflict with her upbringing?

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

3. Where does the suspect meet his new roommate?

4. Who does Brigid marry?

5. What was Theresa's childhood physical ailment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the role Theresa's scar plays in her sexual relationship with Martin.

3. Discuss what Ohio police find in Gary's jacket and the significance of it.

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

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

6. What helps Theresa out of her post-college graduation depression and why?

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

8. Discuss why Katherine stops visiting Theresa when she is hospitalized for surgery.

9. Why does Gary tell police he became so angry with Theresa? How does he react when he gets mad at her?

10. Describe Theresa's English professor.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the differences between major and minor characters in literature. Discuss Theresa as a major character and select two other characters to analyze as minor characters. How does Theresa fit the definition of major character? How do the minor characters fit the definition?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism in Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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