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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 Dirk call to get a new refrigerator?

2. Who is looking for Dirk when he arrives at Anstey's house?

3. What does the mechanic claim damaged the sensitive parts of the engine workings of Dirk's car?

4. What does Kate plan to get from the corner shop as she heads home after her encounter with Dirk?

5. What is the name of Kate's husband who died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gilks think Anstey's death was a suicide?

2. What does Dirk say of Kate's driving skills and how does he justify this observation?

3. How does Odin feel about the article he has read in the newspaper about the incident at the airport?

4. Describe Kate's car and what condition it is in.

5. What does Sister Bailey regard Odin?

6. What is Dirk's impression of Cynthia Draycott when he first encounters her?

7. What does Dirk think of the group of waiters when they are waiting around at the Islington cafe?

8. What does Dirk think of the 6:30 am meeting time that Anstey arranged for them?

9. Describe the second bedroom in Anstey's house.

10. Describe Dirk's 'Zen' navigation method.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Dirk ends up at King's Cross station. What is he looking for that leads him there? What happens when he gets there?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the Draycotts in the book. What do they do for a living? How do they compare symbolically with Thor and Odin?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Kate's state of mind as she is trying to board the plane. Describe her motivation for going to the airport and her attitude toward the troubles she encounters as she tries to board the plane.

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