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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 Rachel ask Benny Profane's help in procuring that he suggests she borrow from Winsome?

2. When the police arrive at Winsome's apartment, who do they arrest?

3. Who go to a party in Washington D.C. for the weekend in Chapter 14?

4. What does Pig see by the antenna by the platform of the ship where Profane was working?

5. Who is dressed as a woman and steals the transmissions in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some characteristics of V. that are revealed in Chapter 11 and what do they say about her?

2. Why is Rachel angry with Slab?

3. Why are the members of the Whole Sick Crew not bothered by police arrests?

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

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

6. How does V. appear in Chapter 9 and what does this say about her or her role?

7. What happens to V. in Paris?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is sexuality portrayed in V.? Which characters appear overtly sexual? Which characters are sexually appealing to others and why? What sexual taboos are broken and what issues are raised in relation to sex? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Rachel and Paola, two women that Benny Profane gets involved with. What are the main differences between them? Which made the better partner and why? What are strengths and weaknesses of each?

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