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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 does Odd say that Harlo does with the pieces of white felt that he carries around with him?

2. What does Odd describe the way that Stormy views this life?

3. Why does Odd suggest he had to confront Harlo right then?

4. What does Odd say he and Stormy have?

5. Who does Odd say is the only person who knows all of his secrets?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Odd suggest to the chief of police that he had to chase Harlo rather than going to the police?

2. Describe the confrontation between Odd and Harlo in Chapter 1.

3. How does Odd describe the bodachs in Chapter 4?

4. What does Odd tell the chief of police when asked about being a fry cook forever?

5. Describe the conversation that Odd and the chief have in Chapter 20 after Stormy and Odd leave the church.

6. What condition is Fungus Man's house in when Odd enters it in Chapter 9?

7. What does Stormy and Odd discuss in Chapter 21 about marriage?

8. In Chapter 5 what comparison does Odd make between a short order cook and a symphony conductor?

9. In Chapter 6 describe the conversation between Odd and Viola about her dream.

10. What does the chief tell Odd when he calls Odd in Chapter 21 after the police have went to the church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the chief's relationship with Odd.

Part 1) How is their relationship best described?

Part 2) What does it indicate that Odd is on the list of people to be allowed in when the chief is shot?

Part 3) What does the chief seem to indicate to Odd when questioning Odd about his future occupation after Odd helped to catch Harlo?

Essay Topic 2

Odd is recounting these events in his own memoirs.

Part 1) Given the way that Odd is talking while writing the memoirs and the way he spoke before is there any indication to show a great change that he himself seems to sense? Explain.

Part 2) Ozzie tells Odd to keep the mood light. What is the purpose of Ozzie telling Odd this?

Essay Topic 3

Ozzie, Terri and the chief all have a significant role in Odd's life.

Part 1) Compare these three characters and the place that they have in Odd's life.

Part 2) Terri is described as the mother figure and the chief is the father figure. What role does Ozzie seem to fall into?

Part 3) Speculate on the ways that Odd and Terri's relationship will change now that Odd has lost his love much like Terri did.

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