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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. The air at Valhalla is filled with the noiseless howls of _____.

2. What does the green-eyed monster do to the stable master at Valhalla?

3. When Dirk is struggling up through Pentonville Road in traffic, what does he suddenly think of?

4. What sort of path does Thor's hammer take when he throws it into the sky?

5. What does the nurse say is rumored of Howard Bell?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Dirk's impression of mail he gets from American Express paradoxical?

4. What does the North Sea look like when Kate and Thor arrive in Asgard?

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

6. What does Dirk think of the subconscious mind?

7. How does Kate give Thor what he wants for his wounds?

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

9. What kind of treatment does Thor want for his wounds?

10. What has happened as a result of the eagle changing back into a jet fighter?

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

Describe the conflict between Dirk and The Great Zaganza. What does The Great Zaganza do to torment Dirk? Why does he do this?

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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