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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. In Chapter 13, Elvis tells Ellen that ______________was kidnapped.

2. Who is Lou Poitras?

3. Why does Elvis kick Manolo in the groin?

4. What does Ellen give Elvis to help him in his search?

5. Why is Elvis named Elvis?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dom?

2. How does Janet react to her and Elvis's intimacy afterward?

3. Why does Ellen feel uncomfortable going through her husband's records?

4. Why does Elvis get a flashlight in Chapter 5?

5. How does Elvis demonstrate being superior to the Hispanic watchmen?

6. Why does Elvis not believe that Mort ransacked the Langs' home?

7. Who visits Elvis unexpectedly at his office?

8. Describe how Elvis becomes Ellen's teacher.

9. How does Elvis get his name?

10. Describe Elvis's relationship to his cat.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why Pike paints Ellen's face with lipstick as they prepare to meet Dom at his estate.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the scene where Elvis breaks into Fein's apartment and how his actions prove again that Elvis is a superior warrior.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and explain why Elvis decorates his room in childhood memorabilia and what insight this information gives the reader about his character.

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