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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 meets with the representatives of the mafia and the U.S. government on May 6?

2. Where does Peter spend the night after arming himself?

3. Who does Carrie Rose get to hire Loner to deliver a letter?

4. How does Michael characterize the murder victims?

5. Who does Peter MacDonald accuse of having knowledge of the murders?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the actions Carrie Rose takes to make sure the letter delivered to the Evening Star newspaper can't be traced back to her.

2. Why does the U.S. government want to get rid of the Roses?

3. How proficient is Peter with a gun?

4. How does Carrie Rose portray her affair with Phillip Loyd Becker?

5. Why does the United States government use a cover organization?

6. What are Monkey Dred's demands in the letter delivered to the Evening Star?

7. Why does Peter think the chances of anyone listening to his story are reduced?

8. Does Damian Rose have the opportunity to kill Peter if he wants to?

9. Describe the relationship between Harold Hill and Brooks Campbell.

10. How does Carrie Rose portray her diary when she tries to sell it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the desire for attention and approval in the novel. How does Damian show his desire for attention and fame (while he is careful to always hide his identity)? Why does Carrie, whose survival depends on people believing she's dead, publish her diary? Why does she desire attention and approval? Why do these characters, who desire attention, commit horrific acts? Can they be compared to children acting out to get attention? Who else in the novel desires attention and approval?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the motivations and attitudes of the Mafia and the U.S. government. Which is more realistic about the world and the situation they become involved in? Which is more effective? Can both be equally condemned for their involvement in the machete killings?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss glorification of violence in the novel. Does the novel glorify violence? Are the scenes of the killings unnecessary or exploitative? How does the novel acknowledge the glorification of violence through its portrayal of the press and publishing? Does Dred glorify violence, and what is the result?

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