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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. During his conversation with The Clients, Lionel acts impertinent by

2. In his discussion with Julia at the lighthouse, Lionel realizes the Julia's rage is just a cover for

3. Rockaforte and Matricardi are

4. Gerard tells Lionel the reason for Frank's exile is

5. The one thing Kimmery does not mention about Roshi is

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lionel spend his time on the highway doing?

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

4. What clue does Lionel find in the rental car's glove box?

5. Discuss how Lionel thinks he is like an airbag?

6. What were the two things that Frank Minna would not discuss during the time Lionel knew him?

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

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

9. Describe how the conversation with Detective Seminole changes the attitude between Tony and Lionel.

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

When Lionel asks Frank, "Who did this to you?" he replies with a joke about Irving. 1) Write an essay identifying three ways in which this exchange contributes to the development of the plot of the story. 2) Write an essay identifying the importance of jokes to the development of plot in the novel.

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