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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 does Evan Godolphin think of Vheissu?

2. What is V.'s strange reaction to the riots at the embassy that Evan notices and seems to understand?

3. How and where was Stencil shot?

4. Which member of the Whole Sick Crew does Rachel sometimes date?

5. What are Mantissa, Cesare, and the Gaucho about to do when Mantissa has a change of heart, forcing them all to flee?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Benny goes to the ferry and meets Paola?

2. What is Vheissu?

3. What is the plan concocted by the two men outside the wine shop and what does Gaucho propose?

4. Why does Profane leave his friends?

5. Who does Benny meet on the subway and who do they introduce him to?

6. Describe Victoria in Chapter 7.

7. What is Benny's new job at the end of Chapter 1 and how does he get it?

8. Describe Benny Profane in Chapter 1.

9. Why does Rachel go to see Dr. Schoenmaker's profession and why does it upset her?

10. What is Herbert Stencil's purpose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in the book is good versus evil. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle between good and evil obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in the battle? Do you think the right person won? Does good always triumph over evil? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the stories. Then cite an example to support your answer.

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