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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of condition does Theo believe Bess died from?

2. Which of the following actions causes Steve to roar in jealousy?

3. Who does Theo suspect killed Bess Leander?

4. How old is Jim Beer?

5. What does Winston do for a living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Val and Winston have a very unhealthy, illegal relationship in regards to patients and their prescriptions. First, explain how Val and Winston first came into partnership together. In what ways did Val blackmail Winston to get her way? In what ways did Winston blackmail Val to get his way? In the end, which of these two characters came out on top, benefiting most from this illegal relationship? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Gabe Fenton is working on various science experiments that eventually lead to a crucial discovery about the sea monster. First, explain the science experiments Gabe is working on regarding the rats. Describe at least two major scientific breakthroughs Gabe makes through these studies, and explain how these breakthroughs eventually helped lead to the capture of the sea monster.

Essay Topic 3

Bess Leander's death was the jump-off point for the events of the entire novel. First, describe the scene when investigators first came across Bess Leander's body. What clues did they have? Who were the main suspects? Then, explain how the clues changed as the novel progressed and explain what really happened to Bess Leander.

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