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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 vehicle does Ray drive on the trip to Mexico?

2. Dr. Symes tells Ray that he has ______________________.

3. Who is the man that Dr. Symes is trying to avoid?

4. Who is the man that Ray encounters as the man takes supplies to Guy?

5. Dr. Symes is interested in the deed to a small island in __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Guy show that he is essentially a low-life character?

2. Who is Ski and why is Dr. Symes trying to avoid him?

3. Describe Ray's second attempt to talk to Norma at the Dupree farm.

4. What does Ray learn about Dr. Symes on the trip to Belize?

5. Who does Ray encounter early in his trip to find Norma and Guy?

6. What is Dr. Symes most recent plan for Jeans Island?

7. Why is Ray forced to use some of Dr. Symes' money at the hotel?

8. How are Dr. Symes and his mother so different?

9. How does Ray get Dr. Symes into Belize when Dr. Symes is very ill?

10. How is Ray Midge tracking his wife's travels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Norma Midge. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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