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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 is scheduled to take place the afternoon Qwilleran arrives in Junktown?

2. What does Qwilleran learn about Iris Cobb at the auction?

3. What are two items of furniture moved into Qwilleran's rooms before he moves in?

4. Where is Koko when Qwilleran finds him?

5. Why does Qwilleran get out Webster's dictionary?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the cab driver's conversation with Qwilleran on the way to Junktown a foreshadowing of the novel?

2. What have the policemen concluded about Andy's death?

3. How does Yum Yum contribute to the mystery?

4. What does Qwilleran learn about Mary after she has had a couple of glasses of scotch?

5. Why does Iris come to Qwilleran's apartment early one morning?

6. What information bombshell does Sylvia Katzenhide inadvertently drop when Qwilleran calls on her?

7. How does Patch refute the suggestion that he was fired by Andy Glanz for drinking.

8. Why does Iris not buy the police explanation of what happened?

9. What does Qwilleran learn about a tape recorded while having dinner with Iris and C. C.?

10. Discuss the relationship between Qwilleran and his cats.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Why I Would (or Would Not) Recommend this Novel to Others". This paper should be written as a review of the book concluding with your recommendation to other readers.

Essay Topic 2

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "The Value of Mystery Novels as Escapism in Literature". Define escapism, point out how mystery stories put readers into situations they are unlikely to experience in real life, and compare mystery stories to word games and puzzles as a diversion.

Essay Topic 3

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "A Comparison Between a Newspaper Reporter and a Crime Detective". Include in your essay (1) what they have in common, (2) how they are different, and (3) which, in your opinion, is more interesting to read about--the professional or the amateur.

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