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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 happens to Frank several times before he returns to the hospital bed for good?

2. Why does Thomas hide in his bed?

3. What does Candy notice just as he tears into his prey?

4. Why might Candy harm the Dakotas?

5. How do Bobby and Frank try to trace Frank's identity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Chen's opinion of using the computer to trace the money Frank has?

2. What happened to Mrs. Farris, her daughters, and her brother?

3. Where do Frank and Bobby stop after they jump from place to place trying to stay away from Candy and what does Bobby come to see and realize about this place?

4. What doe Bobby and Julie think may have happened to the Roman Family?

5. What does Candy wonder about as he lies in bed?

6. What information do Dr. Manfred and his colleague share with Bobby and Clint about the insect he was to dissect?

7. How does Thomas feel about death and why does he feel this way?

8. What realization does Frank come to based on how he feels after teleporting in the hospital?

9. What is odd about Frank's clothing after he teleports?

10. What promise does Dr. Manfred make to Clint?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the theme of hunter and prey was developed throughout the novel. In what ways was this theme overturned? In what ways was it successful?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Doc Fogarty. In what ways is this character in line with the traditional image of a doctor? In what ways does he contradict the traditional image of a doctor?

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of greed portrayed throughout the novel? Which characters were affected by their greed? Do you think this was a realistic portrayal? Why or why not?

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