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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. How many blocks away from Carla Jean's house did the traffic accident occur?

2. The authorities found the _________________ who took the gun from the truck involved in the accident.

3. What does Moss buy when he arrives in San Antonio?

4. What do the boys take from Chigurh's truck after he leaves?

5. Who answers Wells' phone when Moss tries to call him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Bell and Ellis discuss regarding regrets?

2. Who in the family has kept in contact with Uncle Ellis and what does he already know about Bell before Bell can tell him?

3. How does Carla Jean react when Moss calls her to tell her and her mother to leave the house?

4. Why does Bell call for reinforcements and how does Chigurh elude them?

5. What does Moss ask the hitchhiker to promise him she will do?

6. What does Moss tell the border guards in order to let him pass?

7. How does Chigurh retrieve the bag of money at the hotel?

8. What witness does Catron produce for Bell to speak with about the traffic accident?

9. What threat does Chigurh make when Moss threatens to make him his special project?

10. Why does Chigurh do a coin toss before killing Carla Jean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Sheriff Bell. 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

McCarthy is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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