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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. Why does Thor go to Wales to count the things he has to count?

2. How does Dirk think of the eagle's beak?

3. How does the author characterize the Eighties?

4. How does Thor explain how he and Kate are going to get to Asgard?

5. To what conclusion does Dirk come in regards to Thor at the airport when he contemplates the gods roaming the earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Thor find Odin's contract and what happens when he tries to present the evidence in Valhalla?

2. How does Kate withstand the flight with Thor's hammer?

3. When Dirk searches in vain for cigarettes, how does he feel when he has tried every place he can think of and can't get a pack?

4. How does Thor put things right after he tears up Odin's contract and why does he do this?

5. What does Dirk think he should do to the Draycotts in regards to his suspicions about them concerning Anstey's death?

6. What does Sally Mills say about Dirk's appearance at the hospital?

7. What does the hammer that Thor pulls out to fight the eagle with look like?

8. Why does Thor want Kate to see Asgard and how does Kate react?

9. Who is Stan Dubeck?

10. How does Thor describe himself to Kate and how does she react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of Dirk's refrigerator. Why are he and his cleaning lady fighting over it? Why is he afraid of it? What happens when he orders a new one?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the difference between the primary protagonist in the story and the secondary protagonist. Why is Dirk the primary protagonist? Why is Kate's role significant to the plot?

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