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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 Joe feel obligated to do?

2. What surprises him when he gets there?

3. What is the mood at the Delmann home like?

4. What does she suggest Joe do?

5. What does Joe smell and taste?

Short Essay Questions

1. What things draw his attention on the streets of the San Fernando Valley and why?

2. What do the two young men who approach him and ask him if he is holding bring to his attention?

3. What other indications are there that make it clear that Joe is being monitored?

4. What unusual event occurs at the cemetery when Joe finally musters the strength to face his family's resting place?

5. What has happened in Joe's life since the plane crash?

6. What sensations assault him as he is in the throws of an attack of this nature?

7. What is the nightmare that Joe is barely surviving?

8. Once Joe is safely back in his car and on the road, what thoughts are going through his mind?

9. Why is being back in his old office and cubicle so difficult for Joe?

10. How does Joe try to verify Rose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is searching behavior? How does it manifest itself in people? How much control do those affected by searching behavior have when they are in an episode or attack state? Can searching behavior be harmful? How long does searching behavior typically last? Will it disappear over time, or is this something that will continue until it is dealt with? How can searching behavior be treated and/or modified? What can be done to reduce the symptoms and effects of searching behavior? Is this behavior limited to those who have lost a loved one to death?

Essay Topic 2

What single event gives Joe renewed hope and a reason to begin living again? What does he learn that changes everything, and brings him out of his year long depression? Who discloses the information to him, and what does he learn as a result of his continued investigation? Who does Joe believe he will have contact with again, and why?

Essay Topic 3

What is survivor's guilt? How does it usually present? Who typically suffers from survivor's guilt? Are there any standard treatments available to sufferers? If so, what are they? If not, what can be done to help those who are affected? How long will survivors guilt typically last? Is this something that can be treated with therapy? Are there medications available to help sufferers?

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