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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Joel a haircut in?

2. Where does Randolph tell Joel he first moved to with his girlfriend?

3. What did Randolph do just before his first homosexual experience?

4. Who invites Joel in the room after he retrieves some water in Chapter 6?

5. What kind of clothes is Randolph wearing in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the significance of the book's title "Other Voices, Other Rooms". What significance does this title hold for the characters Joel and Randolph in the book and what insight might this offer in examining the portrayal of the outsider's journey in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's portrayal of death in the book. What can the reader learn about the book's characters based on their actions after Jesus Fever's death?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the possible symbolism for Idabel's colored glasses in the book. In what way might Idabel's offering Joel her colored glasses be symbolic of her trying to shelter him from the harshness of life when you are an outsider?

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