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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 Dirk think nobody will sell him cigarettes?

2. What does Thor say he needs when Kate offers to help him with the bruise she just caused on his face?

3. What is the neroli oil Kate puts in Thor's bath distilled from?

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

5. What does Dirk think the eagle's talons could easily rip up?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Thor react when Kate questions him about the supernatural events surrounding him?

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

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

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

6. Who is Stan Dubeck?

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

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

9. How do Toe Rag and the green-eyed monster try to escape from Valhalla?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the Coca-Cola machine is a recurrent motif in the story. Where does it appear? What is happening when it appears? What does the Coca-Cola machine turn out to be?

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

Describe the evolution of the role of the gods in the book. What has been their roles in the past? Why have their roles changed? How have their powers changed?

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