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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 time of day is it in Chapter 54?

2. What does Patrick do to Father Bernard before burning down the church in Chapter 48?

3. Where does Patrick go in Chapter 38?

4. In Chapter 53, what does Patrick notice Brendan looking at?

5. What does Patrick use to prove that Mr. Bergin went insane?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Lurex Avenger appear in Chapter 43?

2. How does Patrick feel about being released from police custody?

3. What does Patrick reveal to Louise in Chapter 31?

4. What do the detectives think about Patrick's outburst in Chapter 42?

5. As a client, what does Vernon request of Patrick?

6. What is "the other thing" that the title of Chapter 54 is referring to?

7. What is strange about Patrick's newfound love in Chapter 52?

8. What happens when Pat McGrane crosses the border in Chapter 45?

9. What does Patrick do when he visits a disco-pub in Chapter 38?

10. What happens to Irwin in Chapter 46 after leaving the bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of motherhood is strong throughout this novel. How does the theme of motherhood affect Patrick? How does it dictate what he does, thinks, and feels? How does this theme move the plot forward?

Essay Topic 2

How is Mulvey's a place where this novel comes to a climax? Why did the author choose this location? How does Mulvey's affect Patrick?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the development of three characters from this novel. Consider their emotional, physical, and psychological development.

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