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

2. For what reason does the author state Gloria killed herself?

3. What language did Jesus speak?

4. Who does Kevin say created his cat?

5. Why did Bob say he took no action against Synanon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thamos find out for Fat?

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

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

4. Why does Kevin think God is so stupid?

5. Who does Fat think Zebra is?

6. Why does Maurice think Sherri is a rip off merchant?

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

8. How does Fat interpret the dream about living in a nice house with a pretty wife?

9. Who does Fat think are the three eyed people?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Zebra and how is he supposed to save the world? In what way is Zebra based in aspects of Greek mythology?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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