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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 alcoholic beverage does Val like to drink?

2. What does Molly throw at Steve, forcing him to stay in the water?

3. What activity does Molly claim soothes her from stress?

4. What is the name of the ranch to where the parade of people were making their pilgrimage?

5. After spending a few days clean, what does Theo do to rid his house of marijuana?

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

At the opening of the novel, many of the Pine Cove community members are addicted to antidepressants. Why is this particular pill so widely spread around Pine Cove? What are the effects of this pill addiction on the community as a whole? How does the town shake their pill addiction, and in the end, does the town think kicking pills was worth it? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in the novel have struggled with substance abuse problems. Choose one character and explain their path from addiction to recovery. What were the positives about their battle with addiction? What were the negatives? In the end, was this character's path toward sobriety a successful one? Why or why not?

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