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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 Lodden surprised by the plane's lack of control?

2. Where does Jim go for fresh air?

3. Why is Delbaugh not fearful for his own safety?

4. How do Jim's colorful clothes affect Holly's pursuit?

5. Why is Bernice concerned about Holly?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does he manage to escape?

2. How does Holly manage to get on Jim's flight?

3. What new danger emerges after the landing?

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

5. What does Holly learn from Viola Moreno?

6. Why can't Jim find Holly?

7. What ruins her first night in Orange County?

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

9. How does Holly convince Jim to speak with her?

10. Why is Jim there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character or entity from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Choose two of the following characters and discuss how the narrative would be affected if they were left out.

1. Henry Ironheart.

2. Corbett Handahl.

3. Eloise Glynn.

Essay Topic 3

If the book were made into a film, how would Koontz's style of narrative be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

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