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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 is Lulu's mother?

2. When does Noreen make amends with her nemesis?

3. What technique does Lulu use to protect her psyche during her work?

4. When does Roxy die?

5. Who runs the programs with Chris Salazar?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What rumors did Molly hear about Lulu?

3. What are some devices that Lulu uses in her job?

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

5. What is one thing that is unusual about Lulu's job?

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

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

8. What kind of relationship does Noreen have with her husband?

9. Why does Molly feel so bad about herself in Part III?

10. What does Lulu do in 2032?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What purpose does Sasha's character serve throughout the novel, from start to finish? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What does Egan suggest is responsible for Miles Hollander's redemption early in the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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