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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 does Rothman say was stolen from one of his carpenters?

2. Where does Lou hang his mop?

3. What does Lou call Amy's death?

4. What does Lou do to the picture in the laboratory?

5. Who does Rothman say is remodeling Max's restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bob say to Lou in Chapter 14?

2. What does Lou say about odd couples in this section?

3. How does Lou talk to the doctor when he first arrives at his house?

4. Why does Hendricks say he is relieved Joyce died?

5. How does Lou get Conway into his car?

6. How does Lou prepare to kill Amy?

7. What does Lou learn about the construction work being done at the Greek's diner?

8. What is the story Lou tells about he jeweler?

9. What does Lou claim is the opinion of people he kills?

10. What does Lou say about writers when they reach a highpoint in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Bob kill himself? How does Bob's death affect Lou? How does Bob's death affect the other characters? How does Bob's death change the characters' attitude towards Lou?

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