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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. At the airport, who is leaving for Puerto Rico in Chapter 12?

2. When Mondaugen feels sick, what does Gondolphin think he has?

3. After Profane loses his job, what does he become a full member of?

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

5. Who makes love in the garage in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Paola masquerade as Ruby?

2. Why is Fina leaving New York?

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

4. When Benny is propositioned by Mafia, what does he do and what does it reveal about him?

5. What happens to V. in Paris?

6. What action does Mafia fail to take and what does it reveal about him and the Whole Sick Crew?

7. Why is Rachel worried about Esther?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Benny and Stencil are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Stencil had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Benny had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the Whole Sick Crew? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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