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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. Why is Milo known at the Holy Light Hog Farm?

2. What does Milo's great-grandfather do with the money he makes from his fame?

3. What does Raymond's article discuss?

4. Who nurses Milo back to health after going on a drinking binge?

5. What do Milo's attackers know about him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Milo view in "Chapter 14", and what is his reaction to it?

2. What does Milo read that belongs to Raymond?

3. Discuss the phone call Milo has with Muffin from a pay phone.

4. What happens to Milo in the alley behind Mahoney's?

5. What does Milo agree to do for Jamison?

6. When Milo goes into a bar bathroom to vomit, what does he recall?

7. Why does Mrs. Crider hire Milo?

8. What does Milo do for two days that is potential harmful?

9. What does Mrs. Crider give Milo, and why is this helpful?

10. What causes Milo to begin thinking about his father, and what does he realize about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Milo and his deceased father. Be sure to discuss Milo's attachment to his father's clothing after he dies.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of fate in the story, and how fate is left in Milo's hands when he agrees to kill the murder(s) of Simon, Raymond and Elton.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Helen and her role in the story. Explain Helen's child-like attitude as well as promiscuous behavior. Discuss how these characteristics affect readers.

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