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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 is V's fear about the ballerina?

2. Who does the dentist introduce Stencil to in Chapter 8?

3. What does Shale Schoenmaker want to do that makes Esther angry and leave?

4. What does Wijk fear that Abraham Morris will do?

5. When Winsome is at Rachel's apartment, what does he say to Rachel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Esther have trouble in her relationship with the plastic surgeon?

2. How does fate appear to intervene in the life of Benny Profane in Chapter 8?

3. Why is Rachel worried about Esther?

4. When Fausto changes his personality, what is the role that he assumes?

5. What is Godolphin's point of contention against V.'s argument for Vheissu?

6. What does Kurt Mondaugen witness in 1922 while in Africa?

7. What is Paola's relationship with men in Chapter 8?

8. What does Fausto Mijstral reveal in his letter to his daughter Paola?

9. What happens to V. in Paris?

10. What unfortunate accident occurs to Melanie L'Heuremandi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the stories. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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