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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 is ironic about the modern name for the creek, the US Grant?

2. Why is one reason Titus did not give for believing that Eddy will find Gus again?

3. What does Gus come to realize about the "source"?

4. How far does Gus go on his trek in the chapter titled the same?

5. Who are Googler and Mangler?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is Nick a convert?

2. What is the significance of the chapter title "Closing the Door"?

3. What do Henning and his colleagues do metaphysically that Gus does not understand?

4. How does Eddy lead Gus to God?

5. How does Gus dupe Dutch and why does he do it?

6. On Gus's trek back home from the source of the Tamanawis, what does he discover about the spiritual source?

7. Who are Googler and Mangler and what purpose do they serve?

8. How does Gus become somewhat famous in the chapter "Hemingway"?

9. How are Eddy and Gus alike?

10. Explain the scene written about Steve and his family and losing the monkey doll on the mountain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the Orvistons a non-traditional family? How does this effect Gus and Bill Bob?

Essay Topic 2

What does Eddy teach Gus about God? How does she do this?

Essay Topic 3

What happens to Gus and Abe? How does this event change Gus's life and understanding?

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