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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. When Mary Ann breaks into Norman's apartment, where does she look?
2. When he goes to a bathhouse after a boring dinner party, with whom does Jon have intercourse?
3. In "The Beach Boys," Brian and Michael realize that they both want what?
4. With whom does Mary Ann go trick or treating?
5. What is Beauchamp's reaction when DeDe mentions having babies?
Short Essay Questions
1. The reader learns that Norman is a private investigator. What other information does the telephone conversation between him and Mrs. Ramsey reveal?
2. Briefly summarize what happens to Brian at the Treasure Island Trailer Court.
3. Briefly recount the events that lead Mary Ann to meet Norman Neal Williams.
4. What do Michael's parents think about his relationship with Mona?
5. Explain what D'orothea tells Brian when they go for drinks after first meeting in the restaurant.
6. Summarize what happens during Michael's dance contest.
7. What does Mary Ann realize about Brian when she talks with him after returning home from finding Vincent dead?
8. How does Norman Neal Williams find out that Mrs. Madrigal used to work in a book store?
9. Briefly discuss the parallels between Frannie's Great Dane and Edgar.
10. Summarize the conversation between Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal at the Bohemian Grove.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Norman Neal Williams does not meet a pleasant end. Discuss how the author uses foreshadowing to prepare the reader for what happens to Norman. Give 2 to 3 examples from the book to support your position.
Essay Topic 2
How does Edgar's attitude toward his wife, Frannie, change over the course of the novel? Give specific examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
How does the narrative intersect the lives of the characters in unexpected ways? Give at least two examples from the book. How does this interconnectedness contribute to the overall plot? Why do you think the author felt the need to connect all the characters?
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