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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. Where did Sherri say the real Soviet victory took place?

2. Who did Ikhanaton pass his knowledge to?

3. How does the author describe the parties he used to attend at Gloria's house?

4. What does Horselover Fat claim brought Stephanie into existence?

5. What does Kevin say is wrong with God?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fat say was the reason he tried to kill himself?

2. Why does Fat think it is a good idea to flee Canada?

3. What does Thamos find out for Fat?

4. How did Fat try to kill himself after his wife left him?

5. What dreams does Fat say he has been having?

6. How does the author describe Fat's apartment in Santa Ana?

7. How did Horselover Fat try to stop Gloria from killing herself?

8. How does Fat try to get early release from the mental institute?

9. Describe the picture of Gloria that Mrs. Knudson sends Horselover Fat?

10. How does the author describe Maurice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Why is deep religious belief often connected with mental illness? Is there evidence that Horselover Fat's search for the fifth savior is a disconnection from reality?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Fat's exegesis.

1. What is Fat trying to explore in his exegesis?

2. Why is Fat's exegesis so important to him?

3. How does Fat's exegesis help him to find Sophia?

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