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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. Where does the sea monster retreat after the truck explosion?

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

3. What shocking natural disaster does Estelle see out her window, but ignores?

4. What does Estelle add to her paintings before considering any of them complete?

5. How does Estelle feel when Catfish invites her on a date?

Short Essay Questions

1. What explanations does Gabe give Theo about the decreased levels of serotonin in his rats?

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

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

4. Who is Estelle Boyet?

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

6. How does Sheriff Burton respond when he hears the news that Theo is helping with Mikey's disappearance investigation?

7. What bribe does the Sheriff give Theo while battling at the cave?

8. What offer does Mavis give to Winston, which propels Winston to become the fall man in their battle against the beast?

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

10. What confessions does Estelle make to Val when she comes in for her first therapy session?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The Sheriff spends the majority of the novel trying to cover-up a major secret in his life. What secret was the Sheriff hiding from the rest of the world? Give at least two examples of characters the Sheriff manipulated in the hopes of keeping his secret buried. How did this cover-up conspiracy affect the town of Pine Cove as a whole? In the end, was the Sheriff successful in keeping his secret? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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