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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. Who comes in to the hotel?

2. Why does the Breeze not have a vehicle?

3. Who owns the home Rachel lives in?

4. What happens regarding the utilities at the trailer of The Breeze?

5. Where does Rachel go following her husband's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the ingredients Jennifer places into her water, noting what these ingredients can do with sunlight.

2. Explain what Billy does to become Roxanne.

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

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

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

6. Describe Rachel as a child, and her marriage to Merle Henderson.

7. Describe the pool game between Travis and Slick.

8. Describe Travis and Jennifer's dinner date.

9. How does Catch trick Rachel into helping him? Why does this trick work so effectively?

10. What are the three theories Howard is trying to prove in his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, the lives of the characters prove to be connected in ways they do not understand. Amanda and Travis are connected through their night on the train, Nailsworth is involved with Roxanne, who is Billy, who has been eaten by Catch, and so forth. Rivera is asked to check on Roxanne, and is connected with Robert and The Breeze through an impending drug bust. This interconnectedness appears to suggest an order for the universe, which is in direct contrast to Augustus' belief in chaos.

Using examples from the book, explain which view of the universe you believe the novel represents. Are the situations in the novel chaotic in nature, or based on an orderly undercurrent? Why do you believe this is the case? What does this say about the author's view of the universe? Does this coincide with the religious undertones of the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

It could be argued that Catch is not necessarily evil, since he knows nothing of kindness or love, and is incapable of learning such emotions, based on his creation. Do you believe Catch is evil? Why or why not? Do you believe a creature such as Catch would be able to learn other emotions? Why or why not? Do you believe Catch could be reformed to be something other than he is? Why or why not? How does this opinion of Catch influence your decision on whether or not he is evil?

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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