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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. Why does George Peters believe there were supernatural forces at work in Pine Cove?

2. Who calls Jennifer and leaves a message on her machine?

3. What does the mechanic try to tell Travis is wrong with his car?

4. What causes Solomon to order Catch's capture?

5. How long has the demon been with Travis?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What leads Billy to believe Catch is allowing him to leave? Does Catch allow him to leave?

4. Why is Catch seeking a new master?

5. What is the Wheel of Abuse, and where did Rachel receive it?

6. Explain The Breeze's trip through the tunnel of eternity.

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

8. Explain why Gian Hen Gian is crying at the end of Chapter 10, and what Augustus explains to him as a result.

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

10. Pine Cove has a long history, as described in Chapter 2. Explain the history of the town, including the name changes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Travis attempts to steer Catch to specific victims, such as criminals, when he needs to feed. Such an action generally implies a judgment about the value of other human beings. Do you believe Travis has a right to make such judgments? Why or why not? Do you think his actions are moral? Why or why not? Do you agree with Travis' judgments that criminals should be killed first, if someone has to be killed? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Abuse also plays a powerful role in the novel. Rachel is physically abused by her first husband, and mentally abuses other people herself for her own gain. Robert, while in a milder form, appears to abuse himself throughout the novel as an alcoholic. Catch abuses Travis, and Travis equally abuses Catch. Choose one of these characters, and give, in detail, how abuse has affected his or her life. Do their actions seem to stem from a history of abuse? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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