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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. Where does Jason work?

2. The main question wanted from Y.T.'s mom is regarding _________________________________.

3. Y.T. sprays The Clinks manager with _____________________.

4. Who is Fido really?

5. Who tells Hiro that his brain is vulnerable to nam-shub?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, there is an underlying theme that goes to extremes. What is this theme and what are some examples so far in the book?

2. Who is Da5id?

3. When Y.T. enters Fedland, what else can we note about the present government?

4. In Chapter 33, we learn more about Enki and his history. What is notable to Hiro?

5. Why might a big wig like Uncle Enzo want to meet Y.T. Kourier, and how does he go about arranging such a meeting?

6. What are some possible reasons that Y.T. might feel uncomfortable around the people of Griffith Park and the Falabalas?

7. For the first time in this book, the effects of the drug Snow Crash are revealed to Hiro. What are they?

8. What things are revealed in Chapter 20 to make Raven a more formidable adversary than previously realized?

9. There are two new additions in Hiro's office within the Metaverse. What are they and what are their functions?

10. What did Enki do to humanities words?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite Y.T.'s knowing who Raven is and what he is capable of, she finds herself extremely attracted to him. Suggest reasons why this may be the case. Put yourself in the place of either character. Do you think you would feel the same? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mr. Stephenson's writing style. Name two other authors that write in a similar style. Why is it similar? How is it different?

Essay Topic 3

What does Rife's control over the Raft's navigation and his control over his followers have in common? How does that compare to the control religious heads today have over their followers? Compare Rife to a current religious head of your choice. What are his/her commonalities/differences?

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