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

2. What is the name of Sherri's priest?

3. What does Sherri call her job at the church?

4. Which of the following drugs does Fat take in attempt to kill himself?

5. Who does Kevin say really talks to Fat during the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Phil think Horselover Fat can't see he is a Buddha?

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

3. What vision does Fat have in March 1974?

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

5. What evidence is there to suggest that Fat is hearing God?

6. What evidence does Bob give in this section that he is as Fat claims a schizoid?

7. What does Thamos find out for Fat?

8. What problems is Fat having with his health in this section?

9. Why does David think Sherri contracted cancer?

10. Why does Kevin think God is so stupid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

How does Gloria Knudson's death affect Horselover Fat? In what way is he prepared to let her death affect him in a negative way?

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