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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 does Jennifer inform of her afternoon plans?

2. What does Rivera find in Travis' suitcase?

3. What happens to Rivera in his career after his undercover job?

4. What does Robert steal from Travis' car?

5. Who distracts Catch from Effrom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what happens to Effrom in Chapter 35.

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

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

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

5. Summarize the story of how Travis called Catch.

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain, in detail, how and why human beings came to be placed on the Earth. Be sure to include background information, as well as other characters which play a part in the creation of mankind. Who created man? Why? What were the circumstances surrounding the creation? Were there beings before man? Why did they not continue to rule Earth?

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