View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alex convinced of when Casey leaves her room after they make love for the third time?

2. How does Alex try to impress Casey with her independence?

3. How old was their son when Casey's ex-wife moved away?

4. What idea makes Casey crazy with worry in Chapter 7?

5. According to Andy, why did Casey's wife move so far from Alaska?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan of action does Alex decide on and what does she do to put the plan in action?

2. How does Casey reply when Alex asks him what his true feelings are in Chapter 6?

3. While Casey is at work at the beginning of Chapter 5, what does Alex do to keep herself busy?

4. As of Chapter 6, why have Alex and Casey not seen much of each other as of late?

5. Why does Alex change her mind and decide to move in with Casey?

6. What do Alex and Casey realize after sleeping with each other?

7. What idea does Alex discuss with Casey over dinner in Chapter 7, and how does he react?

8. Why does Alex threaten an electrician?

9. Why is Alex angry at Casey?

10. What happens to Alex's outhouse in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marriage is a constant element of the novel "Manhunt", as it is the reason that Alex chooses Alaska as her new home. Discuss the purpose and role of marriage in the novel "Manhunt".

Essay Topic 2

The novel "Manhunt" is an example of a romance novel. Discuss the characteristics of the romance novel and why "Manhunt" is an example of this genre.

Essay Topic 3

The novel "Manhunt" is written in third-person point of view, usually from the perspectives of Alex and Casey. Discuss how this point of view affects the reader's understanding of the characters, as well as their motivations and emotions in the novel.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 811 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample