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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 Catch say about pushing cars?
2. What does Billy put on to wear?
3. What do the raccoons do with the stereo equipment?
4. Where does Rachel go following her husband's death?
5. How long has Augustus Brine gone without catching a fish?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the second event that led Robert to believe miraculous events always arise to help him out of problems?
2. Several reasons are given that the older individuals in the bait store believe something supernatural has occurred. What are some of those reasons?
3. Describe the pool game between Travis and Slick.
4. Explain Travis' control over Catch, in terms of what areas he can and cannot control.
5. Describe the ingredients Jennifer places into her water, noting what these ingredients can do with sunlight.
6. What does Robert dream about, and how does this affect him?
7. What is the Wheel of Abuse, and where did Rachel receive it?
8. What are the three theories Howard is trying to prove in his life?
9. What options does Augustus see that he has to defeat the demon in Chapter 10?
10. Describe the creature Howard sees outside of his window in Chapter 16.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Catch and Gian Hen Gian are the two God-like creatures in the novel, and both influence the actions of others throughout the book.
Part 1: Compare and contrast the characters of Catch and Gian. How are they the same? How are they different?
Part 2: How do these characters influence the actions of others within the novel? Be sure to provide examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
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
Essay Topic 3
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?
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