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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. Which is not on the list of Sasha's stolen items?

2. Which is not one of the former band names?

3. What color is the carpet in Alice's house?

4. What is Charlie's real name?

5. What was the name of Bennie's high school band?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Alex's impressions of Sasha's apartment?

2. What is the purpose of the visit to Lou's house?

3. What is the status of the group of kids? What are their relationships with each other?

4. What is Sasha's philosophy on stealing from others?

5. What is Scotty's opinion about computer technology?

6. How does Mindy relate her theories to Charlie and Rolph?

7. Discuss the gig at the Mab. Who is present? How does the gig turn out?

8. How does Lou explain women to young Rolph?

9. What happens as Jocelyn reflects on her past experiences with Lou and Rolph?

10. What does Rhea say about the group's band? Who are they?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Sasha and Bennie. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might Bennie's confession affect the relationship? Why do you think Sasha stays on at Sow's Ear? What might happen to the Bennie if Sasha left? How will it affect the relationship?

Essay Topic 2

All of the characters in the book are connected in some way, albeit it often loosely. At times the connections might be difficult to find. Explain the connections of each character and why that character and his/her connections are a valid and integral part to the story.

Essay Topic 3

Write a complete character description of Bennie Salazar. Include the character's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state at various times in the book. Include Bennie's personal and professional information as well as the character's role in the story. What makes Bennie a compelling character? How could the character be improved?

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