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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. Who does Johnny say is the only friend he has in town?

2. What does Rothman think could be Lou's motivation for killing Joyce?

3. What is Amy's job?

4. What does Bob Maples say he is as straight as?

5. What did Lou's father do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lou decide to avenge Chester?

2. What does this section say about Amy and Lou's relationship?

3. How does Lou deal with Joyce in Chapter 2?

4. Why does Lou say he is worried for Johnnie?

5. What does Lou do to his car before he goes to murder Joyce?

6. Why does Rothman contact Lou in this section?

7. Why is Bob so upset when he arrives back at the hotel?

8. Why does Lou tell Amy he is not so keen on marrying her just yet?

9. How did Mike die?

10. Why is Lou uncomfortable with Bob and Hendricks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Lou only kill people he feels comfortable with and close to? What comment does this make about serial killers in general?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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