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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. With whom does Arvin go to live after his father's death?
2. What reminds Carl of his time in California with Sandy?
3. What does Arvin find on Carl's body?
4. About what does Lenora fantasize concerning Roy?
5. When does Sandy have her first ever orgasm?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Carl get Sandy and what is her reaction?
2. What happens to Lenora at school and how does Arvin intervene?
3. Where does Carl take Sandy to teach her to shoot and how does the land owner almost lose his life?
4. Why does Arvin beat up three local boys?
5. Where do Theodore and Roy move and how is Theodore?
6. Who do Sandy and Carl pick up next and what happens?
7. How does Lenora accidentally commit suicide?
8. What does Arvin sense when Carl stops the car and what does Arvin do as Arvin gets out of the car?
9. What does Joe tell Sandy when he visits her at the bar one day and what is her reaction?
10. What does Arvin notice about the new pastor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "The Devil All the Time" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "The Devil All the Time" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "The Devil All the Time" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "The Devil All the Time"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "The Devil All the Time" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes "The Devil All the Time" interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Arvin. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Sandy. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Carl. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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