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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 calls while Travis and the others are in Jennifer's house?

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

3. What did a farmer originally use the caves to do?

4. What happens when Augustus and Gian execute their plan?

5. Where were the incantations for Catch hidden?

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

5. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abuse also plays a powerful role in the novel. Rachel is physically abused by her first husband, and mentally abuses other people herself for her own gain. Robert, while in a milder form, appears to abuse himself throughout the novel as an alcoholic. Catch abuses Travis, and Travis equally abuses Catch. Choose one of these characters, and give, in detail, how abuse has affected his or her life. Do their actions seem to stem from a history of abuse? Why or why not?

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

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.

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