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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 kills Fisheye?

2. Why does Raven help the Orthos?

3. What is the last thing Raven does before he parts from Y.T.?

4. What else does Uncle Enzo remove?

5. What does Hiro find out about the wireheads?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are possible reasons for Y.T.'s abduction to the Raft?

2. How does Hiro disarm the Snow Crash bomb?

3. How does Hiro view Reason, and how can it be fixed?

4. Although Raven is a murderer, he has some redeeming qualities. Name them.

5. What are some possible reasons for Uncle Enzo to seek revenge against L. Bob Rife?

6. What is L. Bob Rife's interest in Y.T. in Chapter 60?

7. What are some possible reasons the Mafia may have taken an interest in opposing the Orthos?

8. Fisheye tells Hiro that he is sure the pirates would listen to reason. Why would pirates listen to reason?

9. Why would the appearance of Raven be a welcome distraction to Y.T.?

10. Who wins the fight between Raven and Uncle Enzo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are plenty of examples of ethnic stereotyping in this novel. Write an essay on an ethnic stereotype of your choice. Outline why it exists and how attitudes could be changed to alter the stereotype in question, if it should be altered at all.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the differences between the Rat Things and Ng's motorized wheelchair. Discuss similarities. Which one benefits more people? Why? How could either be integrated into today's society? What are some major obstacles in achieving this?

Essay Topic 3

Hiro embarks on a mission to save the world and risks life and limb to do so. Write an essay that details his motivations and compare that with what you would have done in a similar situation.

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