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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. Why does the Barracuda under Mick's dock attack Chemo?

2. Why does the cabin cruiser in Chapter 3 concern Mick?

3. When does Tim say he was photographed with Tony?

4. What does Chemo do for a living?

5. Where does Dr. Graveline tell Maggie to go during their phone call in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Maggie agree to meet with Christine in New York?

2. What does Reynaldo agree to give Maggie after she claims Mick is harassing her?

3. How does visiting with Dr. Dicer for the first time help Mick?

4. Why does Mick visit the State Attorney's office in Chapter 4?

5. What does George Ginger tell Mick in Chapter 7 about Dr. Graveline's offices?

6. What happens to Dr. Graveline's Jaguar when it is parked in the lot for his clinic?

7. What does Mick say when he watches a neighboring house burn with Tina?

8. What happens when Mick knocks on Maggie's door in New York?

9. What does Chemo do after losing his hand?

10. Who does Mick meet on his flight to New York?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two characters in the novel. Consider their motives, dreams, characterization, and roles in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Mick's romantic relationships throughout the novel, including his five failed marriages. How does this impact the character of Mick?

Essay Topic 3

Explore death as a theme in this novel.

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