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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. Where is Captain Hugh Godolphin heading off to when Mondaugen meets him?

3. What kind of relationship does the mysterious woman and the ballerina develop soon after their meeting in Chapter 14?

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

5. Where is the Whole Sick Crew at a party in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Benny Profane's "yo-yo" behavior different from that of the Whole Sick Crew?

4. What is the big change Benny Profane makes in Chapter 13 regarding Rachel Owlglass?

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

6. Why is Rachel worried about Esther?

7. What is V.'s point of view regarding the siege in Africa in 1922?

8. What happens to V. in Paris?

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

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

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

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.

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