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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. Carl’s test results indicate that he is negative for what?

2. What word refers to a castrated man or boy?

3. Where did William get into the habit of using a regular syringe for his shots?

4. In the story about the man replacing real stones with fake ones, who sends the man to jail?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is symbolic about Carl’s appointment in “The Examination”?

3. What allegorical elements are seen in “Ordinary Men and Women”?

4. What is symbolized through William’s description of the Island and the Zone?

5. What different political groups are described in “Islam Incorporated and the Parties of Interzone”?

6. Who are Aracknid and Andrew Keif?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of Bang-utot and the themes of sexuality and counterculture in the novel. How are homosexuality and homosexual acts dealt with by the author? What do you think William S. Burroughs’s statements about sexuality imply?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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