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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. With whom does Travis spend a night with as a young man on a train?

2. Where does Rivera go at the end of Chapter 33?

3. Why does Rachel move the hostages outside the caves?

4. From where does Robert recognize Travis?

5. What does Gian do to Effrom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Augustus and Gian catch Travis at the end of Chapter 24?

2. Explain what happens to Robert and Jennifer, Effrom, and Rivera during Chapter 36.

3. What does Rachel tell Travis when he calls him at Jennifer's?

4. How does Gian explain lying about what will happen to Catch, and how does Augustus respond?

5. Explain what Robert sees when he looks through Jennifer's window. Where has he seen Travis previously?

6. What does Rivera not report the bullet hole he finds in the Elliott's home?

7. Explain why Augustus lets Travis go.

8. Describe Travis and Jennifer's evening after they arrive at her home at the end of Chapter 22.

9. Explain, in detail, why Amanda doesn't tell Effrom she is aware of his smoking and of his watching of women's exercise programs, and what she does to extend his pleasure.

10. What connection does the Nailgun find between the names and dates in Travis' suitcase?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the novel, Jennifer has sexual relations with Travis, even though she is still married. Do you think this behavior is justified based on Robert's actions? Why or why not? Should Jennifer feel guilt, since she is, as she points out, "technically" married? Why? Considering she and Robert go home together at the end of the novel, do you think Jennifer should tell her husband of her affair? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Women are portrayed in several ways in the novel. Jennifer herself is portrayed as a tolerant wife, a powerful, natural woman, a desirable woman who cares how she looks, and as a powerful woman. Rachel moves throughout the story from an abused wife to a seductive, power-seeking femme fatale. Mavis is also a strong female character, as is Amanda. Discuss at least two of these characters at length. Make sure to touch on their progress throughout the novel, their appearance, their role throughout the novel, and how their society views them in relation to the events of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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