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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 came to get Tommy in jail after he was caught for doing a previous favor for Sally?
2. According to the coroner, which of the law enforcement groups look guilty in the Prologue?
3. When does Sally tell Tommy he wants to meet him during a phone call at the end of Chapter 8?
4. How is Tommy related to Sally Wig?
5. How many days has a van been following Tommy in Chapter 20?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the coroner react to the body found in the Prologue?
2. Which information is Al lacking in Chapter 16?
3. How does the chef react to withdrawal in Chapter 8?
4. What mistake do the police officers make in Chapter 7 and why?
5. How does Sally threaten Harvey in Chapter 2?
6. What upsets Sally during his meeting with Danny in Chapter 13?
7. What does Al inform Raymond of in Chapter 5?
8. How is the murder of Freddy described in Chapter 11?
9. What happens when the chef brings drugs back to the restaurant in Chapter 15?
10. What questions does Tommy have about a van that is parked outside of his apartment in Chapter 20?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In a moment of weakness, Tommy has an affair with Stephanie while Cheryl is out of town.
1) Describe the events leading up to the affair and how Tommy initially tries to reject Stephanie.
2) Explain Tommy's situation at that point in the book, and how much it influenced Tommy's decision to have the affair.
3) Analyze what you think Bourdain was attempting to accomplish by having Tommy show this side of himself, and whether you think he was successful or not.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze Tommy's relationship with Cheryl, including the reasons why Tommy needs to have Cheryl to trust as he goes through the difficult situations he is experiencing and the element of irony in their relationship. In addition, describe how Cheryl reacts to Tommy's affair, why it strengthens their relationship, and whether or not you agree with how Cheryl chooses to accept it.
Essay Topic 3
Describe in detail the FBI's plan for arresting and convicting Sally, Charlie, and Danny, including how their plan changes throughout the book, and an analysis of its strengths and flaws.
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