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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. Who is Andrew Keif’s chauffer?

2. Who argues that nothing Dr. Schafer has done is wrong?

3. Where does William warn people to stay away from?

4. Which of the following groups wants to connect all people through a brain control operation?

5. What does the man in the market claim makes miracles possible?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Carl Peterson called for a doctor’s appointment in “The Examination”? Who sees him?

3. How is the Old Court House described in “The County Clerk”? Where is it located?

4. What is William’s case metaphorical of in “The County Clerk”?

5. Why is William Lee unable to get his case heard in “The County Clerk”?

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

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

8. How does the narrative style and plot evolve in “The Algebra of Need”?

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

10. Where does the Sailor take the boy in “The Exterminator Does a Good Job”? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Benway relates to William his work at Freeland and Annexia. What commentary is being made through the example of Freeland? What about Annexiaa?

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

Examine one of the following characters and discuss the character’s background, characteristics, actions, and objectives: 1) William 2) Bradley the Buyer 3) The Rube 4) Jane. How does William feel about each character? [Statement]. [Thought-provoking questions].

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