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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. As he drives out of town early in the morning, past Brooklyn, Greenpoint, and the airports, into Connecticut, Lionel realizes the heading towards

2. After throwing his gun into the sea, Lionel is compelled to

3. During the discussion with Detective Seminole, the one item not covered is

4. Lionel is able to re-enter the Zendo because

5. When Lionel finds Tony sitting in his car, he realizes

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Frank Minna's saying, Wheels within wheels.

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

3. What does Frank's phrase, "Tell your story walking," mean to Lionel?

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

5. Describe Kimmery in terms of how she fits into the Zen lifestyle and how she doesn't.

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

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

8. What does Lionel figure out about Frank's reasons for using the Irving joke as the clue to his killer?

9. What do The Clients want Lionel to do?

10. When Kimmery stops answering her phone, what is Lionel's next course of action?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Lionel's characterization throughout the novel as he interacts and responds to others. Write an essay in which you describe the author's characterization of 1) Lionel through his jumbled thoughts, 2) Lionel through his verbal outbursts or 3) Lionel through his reactions to others. Identify three examples of the specific form of characterization to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the significance of progression of relationships to the theme of the novel. 1) Write an essay describing the progression of Lionel's relationship with The Clients, or 2) Write an essay describing Lionel's relationship with the other Minna Men, or 3) Write an essay describing Lionel's relationship with Julia.

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