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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. When Tony tells Lionel, "Frank Minna was two guys. The one I learned from and the chucklehead who thought you were funny," Lionel realizes.

2. Aside from The Clients, the only other topic Frank Minna would not discuss was

3. Lionel hates himself for not controlling his symptoms while driving, so he

4. While Lionel is lighting her cigarette, Julia

5. During their phone conversation in which Tony insists that Lionel come into the office and won't give him any information, Lionel begins to feel

Short Essay Questions

1. What is inferred by the story of the girl from Nantucket and the two brothers?

2. What did Lionel sense in the home of The Clients that made him uncomfortable?

3. Describe the marital relationship between Frank and Julia.

4. When Lionel meets Julia at the Lighthouse, what does think Gerard is doing for her?

5. What do The Clients want Lionel to do?

6. What does Lionel decide during his phone call with Tony?

7. What does Julia imply with her story about the Snuffleupagus?

8. When he returns from exile, what does Frank tell The Clients?

9. What is it about Kimmery's personality that makes Lionel "con-worried?"

10. How does the chase scene begin at L & L and who is involved?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Consider Frank's murder as an inciting incident in the novel. 2) Consider Frank's hiring of the Minna Men in the story. or 3) Consider Julia's meeting Gerard as an inciting incident. In an essay, explain the the situation you are describing, and how this incident contributes to the development of the plot.

Essay Topic 2

1) Write an essay discussing what Lionel means when he says that Frank gave him his life, or 2) Consider the statement that, "Gratitude preserves old friendships, and procures new" and write an essay comparing the statement to the theme of the novel, or 3) Write an essay in which you describe the significance of Frank's relationship with Lionel, mentioning some of his pet nicknames for Lionel and what he valued in Lionel.

Essay Topic 3

1) Write an essay in which you consider how Lionel's Tourettes Syndrome contributes to the theme of the story. 2) Write an essay in which you consider how Lionel's Tourettes Syndrome contributes to the plot of the story. or 3) Write an essay in which you consider how Lionel's Tourettes Syndrome contributes to the characterization of the story. Give examples of particular incidents with Lionel in the novel.

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