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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. Why is Bernice concerned about Holly?

2. Why does Holly stay in Laguna Hills?

3. How attractive does Jim find Christine Dubrovek?

4. When does Jim's guiding force first come to him?

5. What is unusual about the driver of the Peterbilt?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Holly find out the nightmare is more than just a dream?

2. What happens once Holly is inside Jim's home?

3. What happens on the plane?

4. What happens when the men return to the Roadking?

5. What does Holly learn from Viola Moreno?

6. How do Jim and Holly meet?

7. What happens when Holly and Jim fall asleep together?

8. What is the significance of the beer?

9. What is the significance of Jim's appearance in Holly's dream?

10. What does Jim decide to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does Koontz use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story? Do you think the author's style suits the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

In what way is rebirth a constant theme throughout the book? In what way does rebirth affect the characters in the book? How does this express the author's views on rebirth?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Koontz's depiction of the character Holly Thorne. How does Koontz characterize Holly? What goals does Holly have to achieve? How successful is Holly at achieving these goals?

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