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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. Which of the following stores does Val most like to shop at?

2. To whom does Molly lie about Mikey?

3. What type of music does Catfish typically like to play?

4. How long has it been since the sea monster was last on land?

5. Which of the following items does Catfish NOT buy with the hunks of fish meat he sells?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Molly punished for her outburst in the bar, leading to a fight?

2. What unusual sight does the Sheriff see while he is driving to the HP Cafe in search of Betsy?

3. How do Catfish and Smiley celebrate their massive catch after fishing?

4. What happens to Theo at the end of the novel?

5. How does Theo react to the news that there's been an explosion at the gas station?

6. Why does Les suddenly arrive, unannounced, at Molly's doorstep?

7. How does Molly take advantage of the pilgrims that arrive at her cave?

8. How is the Sheriff caught, and what is his punishment?

9. What information does The Spider give to Theo when he calls for a bribe?

10. Who are Marge and Katie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Molly once had a successful career as a high-profile actress. What type of actress was Molly? What was Molly's most famous role? How does Molly cling to her famous role, and how has this role affected her psychology? Finally, explain why Molly's acting career ended, and how she reacted to her change in career.

Essay Topic 2

Gabe's dog, Skinner, is an important sidekick to the action-based men in this novel. First, explain how the reader gets insight into Skinner's views. Do you think this was an effective way of characterizing an animal? Why or why not? Then, explain how Skinner proved to be an important side-kick for both Gabe and Theo as they fought to bring down the Sheriff.

Essay Topic 3

At the opening of the novel, Val, the town psychiatrist, makes a tough moral decision in regards to her patients. What tough decision does Val make? What events prompted this moral decision? In the end, was the moral decision she made about her patients a good one? Why or why not?

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