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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 Gian do to Effrom?

2. What do Rachel and Augustus open in Nevada?

3. What is his second destination?

4. What suddenly appears in Nevada?

5. Who joins the group at this meeting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Where do Rachel, Augustus, and Gian go at the end of the novel, and what do they do?

8. Explain what happens to Effrom in Chapter 35.

9. What does Augustus bring into his house, with the help of Gian? What does he explain they are?

10. Why does Robert think he is being arrested, and what, in fact, are the actual charges?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Augustus Brine is "chosen" to help save the world from the demon, Catch. He could have chosen not to participate, and instead accepted the situation as futile, thereby allowing the world to perish. Explain, using details from the book, those characteristics of Augustus Brine that made him suitable for the job, and unable to not accept the responsibility.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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