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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 consequence does Peter face from Josh being Larry?

2. What does Josh think is the best way to falsely die?

3. What does Josh plan to do in six months?

4. Where is Josh going to start with his work after he publishes his manuscript?

5. What climax takes place when Josh Swensen is identified as Larry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the epigraph to Part 6, and what is its importance?

2. What happens during Josh's vision quest?

3. What is the epigraph for Part 3, and what is its significance?

4. What is it that jolts Josh out of his feeling of peace, love and understanding?

5. Describe Josh's funeral.

6. How does Josh disguise himself?

7. What snaps Josh out of his depression and wandering?

8. What are the consequences for Beth, that Josh is Larry?

9. Describe Josh's pseudocide.

10. What is the epigraph to Part 4, and what is its importance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read the sequel to 'The Gospel According to Larry', and Compare and contrast the two books. How are they similar? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

Is Josh consistent with his message, or does he contradict himself? How does he address the possibility of self-contradiction, or selling out?

Essay Topic 3

What criticisms can be made of Larry's website and Josh's lifestyle? How would Josh respond to these criticisms?

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