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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 else arrives to see Tender before the Super Bowl?

2. What does the agent say that Tender is?

3. What does Tender hope will happen to him if he gets caught?

4. What event does Fertility write in her daily planner before she goes to catch a plane?

5. What does ChemoSolv supposedly do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Tender get the miracles he predicts on Tender Branson's Miracle Minute?

2. How do Tender and Adam "lose" Fertility on their cross-country trip after the Super Bowl?

3. Why is it important for Tender to get married at the Super Bowl?

4. Describe the PornFill project and what it ultimately does.

5. What happens after Tender's big "miracle" at the Super Bowl? Why?

6. Is Fertility having more feelings for Tender after the Super Bowl? What evidence is there of this?

7. How does Tender feel about the miracles and Tender Branson's Miracle Minute?

8. Describe the Book of Very Common Prayer.

9. Who does the hijacker turn out to be? Explain.

10. What does Tender decide to do in front of everyone in the auditorium before one of his shows and why does he change his mind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Fertility Hollis. Where does Tender first meet Fertility and what are the circumstances under which they develop a relationship? What does the character of Fertility bring to the novel as a whole? What is the significance of her character on the plot? What happens to Fertility at the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Tender Branson, the main character, becomes the last surviving member of the Creedish Church and undergoes a radical change, not only in appearance but also in personality. Describe the character of Tender Branson before and after he becomes a famous "religious celebrity." Discuss Tender's "double life" or the way America views him versus the way he presents himself to the reader. Provide examples from the book for both instances.

Essay Topic 3

Tender and Adam are twin brothers, but they are also seemingly opposites. Describe the relationship between Tender and Adam. What are the similarities and differences between Tender and Adam? What accounts for the similarities? The differences? Describe how these characters interact.

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