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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 possessed Garrison Dilworth to play hero?

2. What was the one fantasy that both the Outsider and the Dog had enjoyed while at Banodyne?

3. What had Nora found out at the doctors?

4. What four words linger with Travis the most?

5. What does Einstein want for Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the purpose behind Yarbeck's creation?

2. How does the Magnum Travis was carrying act as ID?

3. 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?

4. How does Garrison get past the cops?

5. Why did Garrison Dilworth help Travis and Nora?

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

7. What all had occurred on the day that Einstein said was going to be a "bad day?"

8. Why can't Walt go public with the information Lem is giving him?

9. How did Nora teach Einstein to communicate and what did she learn from this communication?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how beauty, intelligence, and disfigurement are compared and contrasted against each other in this story. Does this aptly portray societal values? How so or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of character is Vince? In what ways is he predictable? In what ways could he be considered a loose cannon? What does his description of a sterile home say about his personality profile.

Essay Topic 3

The Outsider and Einstein both have a different view of society not only due to genetics but due to the way they were treated. Explain both views of humanity, and why you think each character takes that view. Which do you most identify with and why? What do you think is the stimulus for you feeling this way?

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