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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. Who was the only other person Vince had told about his 'gift?'

2. The Outsider perceives itself to be ______?

3. What is the name of Nora's doctor?

4. Why did they settle down close to where the Outsider could find them?

5. On what day do Nora and Travis buy their Christmas tree?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Nora keep her new hairstyle?

2. Why was it that Lem couldn't tolerate failure?

3. How does Einstein's communication via the tiles convince Dr. Keene to keep him free?

4. What did Travis carry with him on his walks and what did he intend to say about it?

5. What was the purpose(s) of helping Dr. Keene with his practice?

6. What did Vince do that he didn't think would have been acceptable by Don Tetragna, and what did he do to prepare himself for this outcome?

7. Why would the government want a dog with human intelligence?

8. Why did Garrison Dilworth help Travis and Nora?

9. Why are the agents responsible for monitoring Garrison and Della's conversation hesitant?

10. What was it about Travis and Nora that made them so memorable to Van Dyne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Travis killed the Outsider, do you think it was more an act of revenge or pity? Why? What would you do if you had been Travis? What things that the Outsider does make it seem more human? More animal?

Essay Topic 2

What about the case did Walt find out on his own? How does this pursuit of information indicate his aptitude as a police officer? What is the difference between Walt and Lem? Who would you rather have as a friend and why?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lem and Nora. In what ways are they both victims? In what ways are they strong? How do both character's progress throughout the novel? How is their progression healthier for them in the long run?

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