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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 Bruno follow Miriam to from the amusement park?

2. What kind of person does Bruno say makes him ill and furious?

3. What did the televised shuffleboard game say you have to be to view the world?

4. What does Bruno call legalized fornication?

5. What is the name of Guy's hometown?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Guy think Miriam is an example of the worst of America?

2. What joke did William pull in the Plaza?

3. What are the main differences between Bruno and Guy?

4. How does Guy react to the news that Miriam has had a miscarriage?

5. What kind of person do the police think killed Samuel Bruno?

6. How does Guy cover Bruno's real identity to his mother?

7. What is Guy's first impression of Bruno?

8. Describe Bruno's father's hobby.

9. How do Bruno's letters affect Guy in this section?

10. How does Bruno use Anne to persuade Guy to kill his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Bruno make sure Gary says nothing about the murders? What do you think would have happened if Guy had mentioned something to the police earlier?

Essay Topic 2

What is Guy's goal in life? How can he reach his goal? What obstacle are in Guy's way and how can he overcome these obstacles?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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