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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. What medication does Val prescribe to her receptionist in the hopes of curing her desires?

2. Which of the following hardware store employees is eaten alive by the trailer?

3. What is the name of the trailer park where Molly lives?

4. What is the name of the character Molly famously played while she was acting?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does The Spider agree to help Theo at the cave battle?

3. Why did Jim Beer agree to turn his ranch into a methamphetamine lab?

4. What is the immediate reaction from first responders about Bess Leander's death?

5. What is strange about the catfish that Catfish and his partner, Smiley, pull from the water?

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

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

8. Who is Estelle Boyet?

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

10. How does Molly spend her day while out running errands?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are two major settings for the people of Pine Cove - The HP Cafe, and the Slug's Head Saloon. First, describe each of these settings in detail. Then, explain why these settings are so important to the novel as a whole, and give at least one example of a plot changing event that happened in these settings. Finally, explain which place you think is most important to Pine Cove as a whole, and why.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the novel, Val ponders whether or not antidepressants are a suitable substitute for therapy. According to Val, what are the benefits of prescribing patients with antidepressants? What are the downfalls? In the end, what decision does Val make about the use of antidepressants in her own practice? How does this decision reflect Val's opinion of herself as a doctor?

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