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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 is the subject of the conference that Dr. Schafer attends?

2. How long has William been a junkie?

3. A man in the market argues against many religious figures, including Christ, Buddha, and whom?

4. On what day does Fats siphon himself into The Plaza?

5. What is William trying to avoid in his court case?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author broach the theme of reality versus hallucination in “The Examination”?

2. What does the Party Leader discuss in “Ordinary Men and Women”?

3. How does Dr. Schafer differ from Dr. Benway?

4. What do the different political groups symbolize in “Islam Incorporated and the Parties of Interzone”?

5. How is A.J. described in “Islam Incorporated and the Parties of Interzone”?

6. Mary is both an observer and a participant in “A.J.’s Annual Party,” whereas the male characters are only participants. What does this say about the author’s views of female sexuality?

7. How is “Fats” Terminal described in “The Algebra of Need”?

8. What does the boy ask the Sailor for in “Coke Bugs”? What is the response?

9. What is the point of the absurdity in “Islam Incorporated and the Parties of Interzone”?

10. Where is the Sailor in the beginning of “Coke Bugs”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the place of the medical establishments in the novel, particularly in the case of Dr. Benway and Dr. Schafer. How do they compare? In what ways are Dr. Benway and Dr. Schafer different in their ideals?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the pop culture influences of Naked Lunch. What musicians and bands have named themselves from characters or events in the novel? What does this say about the novel’s impact on American subculture and mainstream culture?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of Interzone University and the character of the Professor. What does the Professor symbolize in the novel? How is he described?

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