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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. John's racist cabbie thinks that killing will do which of the following?

2. What is Caduta's last name?

3. Why do the guards and prisoners feel weary of Alec?

4. Where is John originally from?

5. Who is Martina married to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence points to John's preoccupation with sex?

2. What motivates Selina?

3. What postmodern technique does Amis use in "Money: A Suicide Note"?

4. Describe Fielding Goodney.

5. Describe Selina Street.

6. Why is John attracted to Martina?

7. Why does John ask Selina to move in with him?

8. What is the relationship between John and Martina?

9. What kinds of people surround John at work?

10. How does Doris react to John's seduction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does John feel better not having as much money? How does John work to improve his life as a result?

Essay Topic 2

Why is the title "Money: A Suicide Note" significant? What is the keyword in the title, and does the title follow through in terms of plot?

Essay Topic 3

What message about romantic and sexual relationships do you think Amis is sending to the reader in writing about the relationships between John and Selina, Martina, and Georgina?

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