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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 gives Blood his special abilities?

2. What seems strange to us about the world that Vic lives in?

3. Why do none of the other movie viewers find the girl?

4. What does Vic find after their nap that surprises him?

5. According to Quilla June, who established the underground cities?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do no other dogs in the theater sense the "chick"?

2. Why does Blood take Vic's rifle to Quilla June?

3. Why does Vic follow the "chick" out of the theater?

4. What does Quilla June use to put Vic off guard?

5. Why does Blood not like Quilla June?

6. What do the people in Topeka do to keep busy?

7. Why does the food in Topeka taste like chalk?

8. How do the city people view sex?

9. How does Quilla June escape Vic?

10. Why does Vic tell Blood he will be back quickly from the "downunder"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sex and love are usually associated with each other. Explain how this book separates them. Give four examples of love that are separated from sex, or sex that is separated from love in the book. Explain how this contrast works.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Vic with Quilla June's father, Lew. Which one has a greater understanding of his world? Which one has a greater understanding of those around him?

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the ending of this book provides a very unforeseen twist. What do you think the twist has to do with the moral of this story?

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