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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 the dentist show Stencil?

2. What is the painting that Gaucho is looking at when he is caught?

3. Where does Stencil link V. to a conspiracy?

4. By his apparent lack of interest in other women, what does Profane reveal?

5. What are the names of the two men who are drinking in front of a wine shop in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Waldetar.

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

3. What is Herbert Stencil's purpose?

4. Why does Stencil go to the dentist and what does he discover?

5. What is the disturbing discovery that Profane makes about Fina?

6. Describe Victoria in Chapter 7.

7. What appears to be a problem in Rachel and Benny's relationship?

8. Describe the Sailor's Grave.

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

10. What is Fairing's Parish and how did it get its name?

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 significance of the novel's title. Why do you think the author named the book V.? Now that you have read the book, how does that alter your understanding of the title? Are you intrigued to find a sequel? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Select three characters from any of the stories other than V. and project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for their lives. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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