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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 Bart do as surrogate work, as opposed to finding a real job?

2. What happens to Bart's favorite coffee cup?

3. Magliore tells Bart that even if his background checks out, he still may not do business with him. Why?

4. In Bart's dream, on the morning of November 22nd, what are he and Charlie building?

5. According to Tom, what has Steve Ordner been asking other employees about regarding Bart?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bart upset after hearing the news about the fires that he set?

2. Why did the 784 extension company build an observation platform?

3. Why does Magliore refuse to sell explosives to Bart?

4. As a kid, Bart had a .22 single shot rifle. What caused him to put away the rifle forever?

5. What questions has Steve Ordner been asking employees of the Blue Ribbon Laundry about Bart?

6. Why does Magliore claim that Bart's wallet is "hurting"?

7. What changes Bart's mind about going up to Olivia's room and accepting her invitation to share her bed?

8. What does Bart tell the owner of the gun shop is the reason he is buying the guns?

9. Why is the Democratic candidate, Victor Winterburger, upset about the fires at the 784 extension site?

10. Explain the "Trained Dog Ethic".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Bart angry with Mary regarding the death of Charlie?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Bart's relationship with Mary throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of Bart's multiple conversations with Fred.

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