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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 did William spend on his car?

2. What do both cats smell like?

3. Of what did Qwill suspect the cats died?

4. The big story is about what, according to Dan?

5. About what does Qwill want to ask his buddy at the police?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why will nobody ever find the bodies of the two people whom Dan has killed?

2. Why does Qwill stop and listen to the gypsy woman? What does she tell Qwill?

3. What does Qwill become determined to do and why?

4. What does Mrs. Marron hear on Saturday night? Why is she awake to hear it?

5. What mistake does Qwill make in reference to potting, and what does that kind of potter do?

6. Why had Rosemary asked to go with Qwill?

7. What attributes allow the Fluxion coffee shop to be a confidential place?

8. What does Qwill think when Rosemary volunteers to go with him?

9. What function does lead serve in regards to pottery?

10. What is notable about the food at the Rattlesnake Inn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why Maus is more stressed upon his return home than he is when his trip is delayed and hijacked. Suggest reasons whether or not this is a normal reaction to stressful situations.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Dan's pride. How does it get him into trouble? Is pride always a character flaw or can it be a positive character trait? Explain your answer. How might having less pride benefit Dan?

Essay Topic 3

Define "high art." What is the difference between high and low art? Is there a different level of respect for high artists than low artists? Suggest reasons for this.

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