View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before her death, what obsessive behavior did Bess Leander adopt?

2. Which of the following emotions can the sea monster smell?

3. Which of the following objects is Estelle most interested in?

4. What is the name of the informant who works for the Sheriff?

5. Which of the following men does NOT work at the hardware store?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Val feel about her decision to substitute placebos for medication after her therapy session with Estelle?

2. How does the increase of sexually charged patients alter daily work life at Val's office?

3. How have sales at The Slug been since the sea monster came into town?

4. What reason does Molly give as to why she's in a relationship with Steve?

5. How does the Sheriff react when he sees the Mercedes following him?

6. How is Molly treated when she enters the hardware store to run a few errands?

7. What happens when Theo's car gets stuck in the mud?

8. According to Joseph Leander, how did Bess really die?

9. Where does Catfish take Estelle on their first date?

10. What important piece of evidence does Joseph Leander give to Theo for his investigation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Molly and Steve have a symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationship. First,describe how Molly and Steve first met, and how their relationship turned from friendship to a romantic relationship. Then, explain what Steve gained through his relationship with Molly and compare / contrast that to what Molly gained through her relationship with Steve. In the end, who benefited more from this romantic relationship? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Steve is a character who undergoes many different transformations, both physical and emotional. First, explain where Steve came from and how he earned his name. Then, explain Steve's physical transformation. How did these transformations occur? How did Steve's physical transformation directly reflect his emotional transformation?

Essay Topic 3

Jim Beer is a man with a very sad past. First, describe the history of Jim Beer and how he ended up alone on a deserted farm. How did Jim Beer's loneliness eventually get him caught on the wrong side of the law? In the end, is Jim Beer ever redeemed for his sins against the town? If so, how? If not, why?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 922 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample