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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. What refers to the act or process of ceasing to use an addictive drug?

2. Which of the following refers to a sensory experience of something that does not exist outside the mind?

3. Which of the following is typical of The Vigilantes early?

4. Where does Jane die?

5. What word does William claim is “English thief slang for inform”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is symbolized by the disease Bang-utot in the narrative?

2. What is the significance of Vigilante’s character in the novel? How does the Vigilante change?

3. How does William deal with the deaths of his friends in “The Rube”? Why is this significant?

4. What are the two nonhuman creatures described by the author in “The Black Meat”?

5. Where is William traveling in the beginning of “The Rube”? How does the Rube die?

6. William looks down on the other passengers of the bus because they do not know anything about the drug subculture but pretend to in “And Start West.” Why is this significant to the novel’s themes?

7. How is the plot structure of “And Start West” different from the plot structures of the other vignettes in the novel?

8. How are the setting and characters described in the beginning of “Hassan’s Rumpus Room”?

9. How is Dr. Benway viewed by those around him?

10. How does William describe the Vigilante in terms of his “humanity”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the reality of the drug addict in the narrative. What physical changes does the author describe? How do the characters change socially as they use and stop using drugs?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Joselito and the history of tuberculosis and its treatment. What are the principle two options for Joselito’s medical treatment in the narrative? What are the pros and cons of each form of treatment?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Manuel in “Lazarus Go Home.” What history does William share with Manuel? How has Manuel changed from the days when he was still using drugs? How does William feel about those changes?

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