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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 Tsuliwaensis tell Thor to be wary of?

2. Why does Dirk think nobody will sell him cigarettes?

3. What song does Neil suddenly erupt into during Kate's conversation with Thor after his bath?

4. What kind of covering is on Kate's sofa that Neil complains about?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Neil approach Kate about the vending machine?

4. How is Dirk's denial about his smoking habit shown in Chapter 25?

5. Who is Stan Dubeck?

6. What is Dirk's impression of the eagle when he sees it in the street?

7. How does Kate know that Thor is the man she has been looking for from the airport?

8. What deliberate provocation does Thor precipitate toward Kate after his bath and how does Kate react?

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

10. How does Thor's mood affect Kate and the weather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Explain the meaning of the title, "The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul".

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