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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 habit does Effrom has that he believes Amanda does not know about?

2. Who comes to the door in Chapter 4?

3. Why was Catch called to Earth?

4. What does Catch ask for from Billy?

5. According to Gian, why was man created?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first event that led Robert to believe miraculous events always arise to help him out of problems?

2. Explain how the human race came to be created, using information from the book.

3. What does Robert dream about, and how does this affect him?

4. Give a brief summary of the events which lead Travis to the Head of the Slug.

5. Explain why Travis lies to Catch about meeting Amanda.

6. A number of strange events occur in town on the night the Breeze disappears. List each of those events.

7. Explain Travis' control over Catch, in terms of what areas he can and cannot control.

8. Describe Effrom's morning routine at the beginning of Chapter 11.

9. How did Gian Hen Gian come to be trapped in a bottle?

10. Explain why Jennifer has to bite back the urge to call Robert.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Good against evil is a theme throughout the book. Choose any two of the characters below and explain why they are good or evil, or a mixture of both. Be sure to explain your answer using examples from the novel. What shows they are good or bad? Do you believe they can change? Why or why not?

1. Catch

2. Travis

3. Gian

4. Augustus

Essay Topic 2

There are several references to pop culture in the novel. The author creates humor by contrasting horrific or difficult situations with an everyday, commonplace interaction. Choose one reference which shows such characteristics and analyze it. What is the reference? Which characters are involved? How does the author's use of such a reference lighten the situation? Do you believe the result is successful?

Essay Topic 3

Power is a theme that runs throughout the novel. Choose one character below, and answer the following questions:. How does this character use power in the novel? What kind of power do they use? Is their use of such power for good or for evil? What are the results of the use of their power?

1. Rachel

2. Gian Hen Gian

3. Catch

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