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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Randolph describe the dreams his girlfriend had that he saw in a dream book?

2. Where does Zoo leave for after Jesus Fever has died?

3. How many days does Ed Samson lie wounded in his apartment before being found?

4. Where does Joel take refuge near the end of Chapter 11?

5. Who finds Joel hiding in the woods at the beginning of Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The notion of superstition is one that is frequently brought up in the book and plays a role in Joel's life at the Landing.

Part 1.) What can the reader learn about the importance of superstition in the local culture based on characters like Little Sunshine?

Part 2.) What symbolism can be found in the representation of superstitious practices and charms in the book?

Part 3.) How is the presence of superstition significant to Joel's journey from normalcy to bizarre in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's portrayal of the stream of consciousness in the book. What might the author be saying about the reasons for Joel's inability to accept his true self based on the portrayal of his stream of consciousness in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role that traditions played in the lives of those living at Skully's Landing. How does the author portray religious, mystical and cultural traditions in the book, and what information is learned through these representations?

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