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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. The directional cloth must then be _______ in order to detect the position of the people or objects to be found.

2. There is a _______ hole in the bird, and hair falls to the grass in the form of drops.

3. What is NOT one of the names that is used to name the accountants, as described in this book?

4. _________ are related by race as well as by nationality and culture.

5. The __________ is described as a triangular opening between the steering wheel and the street.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is described in the Circle of Willis, one of the many sections in this book?

2. What happens when the wind grows strong and reverses after the society moves underground?

3. What is the process in which a dog current will be created within the dog?

4. What is the only way that a person can escape from a dog?

5. What is the reasoning behind the woolen scarf being warm by an animal?

6. What is the process of work, as used in the description of the process of welding?

7. What happens when the boy decides to pray to the bird, according to the story?

8. How is 'arm' described in Biology?

9. Describe the front of the car, as it is described in this section of the book.

10. What are the two meanings of Frederick/frederick, as defined in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ben Marcus' book is one that is considered to be experimental, to say the least, which can be confusing for some readers.

Part 1: What is the purpose of writing an experimental book?

Part 2: Do you think an experimental book is one that's easy to read?

Part 3: How do you think the book would be different if it was written in a standard way?

Essay Topic 2

Marcus takes on the idea of death at many points of this book, bringing new images to it and showing this reader its importance in society.

Part 1: Why do you think death is such a big part of society?

Part 2: Do you think most people are afraid of death? Why is this?

Part 3: How do you think people relate to death in their lives? How do you relate to death?

Essay Topic 3

The violence the author includes seems to be used to shock the reader, rather than to add to the book's strength.

Part 1: Is there ever a place for violence in a book? What purpose can it serve?

Part 2: How do you feel about the section on a family witnessing an intruder coming into the home and then killing themselves?

Part 3: Do you think that the author has a personal experience with an intruder committing suicide?

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