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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. Why does Moss have the cab driver take him to the Ramada Inn instead of getting out at the Trail Motel?

2. What is Carson Wells' profession?

3. How much money does Chigurh give the hotel maid to not clean his room?

4. Who fires at Moss from the hotel balcony?

5. What happens when Bell is eating dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Chigurh able to overcome the deputy in the jail?

2. What is the first time that Chigurh uses a coin toss to make a decision?

3. What does Wells tell Moss that his job is regarding Chigurh?

4. What is the irony of Moss' endangering his own life when taking water to the dying man?

5. How does the author use foreshadowing with the discovery of Bill Wyrick's body?

6. What does Carla Jean reveal to Bell about Moss' whereabouts?

7. Describe the scene when Moss returns home after being gone so long on his hunting expedition.

8. How does Moss try to prevent an intrusion into his room via the desk clerk and how does he realize that someone is in his room?

9. What is the premise of "No Country for Old Men"?

10. Who is Carson Wells and what is his role in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Anton Chigurh. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does McCarthy use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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