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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 Amanda admit she knows about Effrom?

2. What do others call Sergeant Irving Nailsworth behind his back?

3. When Jennifer leaves at the end of Chapter 22, where does she go?

4. What does Travis reveal to Augustus as the reason for his leaving the seminary?

5. What does Amanda find in Effrom's workshop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the story of how Travis called Catch.

2. In Chapter 20, Effrom is visited by Catch, and several times, thinks he has has killed his wife. Why?

3. 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.

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

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

6. Why does Catch want to kidnap Jennifer at the end of Chapter 28?

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

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

9. How does Rachel convince Jennifer to come to the caves, and what does Jennifer do following this event?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Murder, or the threat of murder, is used to attain many goals in the novel. Rachel and Catch, for example, use murder for two very different reasons. Choose one of these characters, and discuss their use of murder or the threat of murder to achieve their goals. Be sure to analyze their victims, why they kill or threaten, and whether or not you believe their actions in each case are justified. Also, be sure to explain the situation under which they kill or threaten to kill their victims.

Essay Topic 3

The sexual interactions of the characters within the novel seem to dictate many of their actions, which is common among human beings. While some, like Rachel and Bella, use sex for power, some, like Travis and Jennifer, appear to use sex as a means of ending loneliness and to feel closer to another human being. Effrom uses sexual concepts as an escape from reality, and also as a way to preserve memories of his wife. Choose one of these themes, and explain how the characters use sex to attain these goals in the novel.

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