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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 does Joe believe that he sees at the dock?

2. What percentage of the rights of the comics does Sammy demand?

3. What is the name of the man who offers a radio deal?

4. Who has seized the Iron Chain?

5. What is the name of the man who works for Race Publications?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sam want to leave New York?

2. What inspires Joe to create a new comic book character?

3. Describe the role of Sammy's father in his life.

4. What makes Sam think that Joe is back in town?

5. Describe Tommy's relationship with Joe.

6. What does the Golem represent?

7. In what way is Sammy's sexuality represented?

8. What is the first step in Joe's slide into madness?

9. What is Tommy's view of the adults around him?

10. Compare Tommy and Joe.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship that Sammy and Tracy have. Analyze their behavior towards one another. Are they in love? Why or why not? In what ways are they compatible?

Essay Topic 2

How do Sammy and Joe obtain inspiration for their comics? Describe and analyze three separate instances.

Essay Topic 3

Does the book portray life imitating art? How? Would Joe have become so intense about his hatred for Germans if he did not have the comic books as an outlet? Why or why not?

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