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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. Who does Mrs. Pollifax recall a story of in Chapter 1?

2. When Mrs. Perdido is being interrogated, what does she tell herself is the only real threat to her?

3. Who believes Mrs. Pollifax does not have a chance of survival during her capture?

4. Who is taken by Mrs. Pollifax's appearance?

5. Who sets Farrell's leg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lulash and what is his job?

2. What occurs while Mrs. Pollifax is at her doctor's office in Chapter 1?

3. Discuss the suicide attempt of Farrell.

4. Discuss the complaints Mrs. Pollifax has about her abduction.

5. What happens to Mrs. Pollifax during her second trip to Parrot Bookstore?

6. Discuss the assignment Carstairs has involving Mexico City.

7. What happens when Mrs. Pollifax is first taken to an interrogation room?

8. Discuss the reaction of Mrs. Pollifax's children involving her trip to Mexico City.

9. What happens when Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell are told to ride donkeys?

10. What causes Mrs. Pollifax to become angry with Perdido?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe the organization in the novel and the role it plays.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between General Perdido and Carstairs.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of the CIA in the novel and the importance it plays in the actions of Mrs. Pollifax.

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