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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 "The Prodigal," what does Frank use his binoculars to see?

2. What happened to Eric once he started drinking while going to college?

3. Where does Frank meet Jamie in "Space Invaders"?

4. In "Running Dog," what does Frank say a real man handles?

5. In "Running Dog," what does Frank say about his feelings for Eric?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Eric calls Frank in "Running Dog"?

2. What does Frank do when he finds Eric in "What Happened to Me"?

3. Why does Frank become angry with his father in "The Prodigal"?

4. What happens when Eric calls in "The Wasp Factory"?

5. Why does Frank catch a wasp in "Space Invaders"?

6. What does Angus tell Frank about his gender?

7. What happened to Eric when he attended medical school?

8. What does Frank mention while playing "Space Invaders" with Jamie?

9. In "Running Dog," how does Frank explain insanity?

10. In "The Prodigal," why can't Frank get an answer from Angus about his study?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Frank's places, including his third floor room and bunker. What is the purpose of these places? How do these places impact Frank?

Essay Topic 2

How is revenge a theme in this novel? What role does revenge have in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the technique of having Frank narrate both from childhood memory and the present.

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