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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 was one experience Roxy had in show business?

2. What does Noreen's husband do?

3. What does Lulu's husband applaud about her?

4. What is Lulu's personal calming source?

5. What is Lulu's goal in her work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things Lulu has to do as part of her job?

2. What did Roxy hope for her future as a young woman?

3. What physical entity becomes a symbol of the discord between Noreen and Jules?

4. What does Chris eventually do with the mystery suitcase?

5. What does Chris do with Molly as a business in Part II?

6. What are some things Lulu wants to do before she dies?

7. What is one thing Lulu was taught to survive her job?

8. What happens to Roxy Kline in the last months of her life?

9. Why and where does Chris travel with Comstock in Part III?

10. What injury does Lulu sustain in the line of duty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Egan's treatment of the topic of fathers, and particularly, absentee fathers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Egan relate Dungeons & Dragons to some of her larger themes, like authenticity and connection? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What leads to Chris Salazar's epiphany and intention to work against the influence of Mandala and the Collective Consciousness? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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