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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. Where did Jim meet Mrs. Glynn?

2. In the book who does the alien want to save from assassination?

3. Which food has Holly not eaten since she was fourteen?

4. What kind of pharmacy is Handahls?

5. What reason does Jim give for Lena's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What power does the alien have over Jim?

2. What is the significance of Holly's trip to the house?

3. What happens at Tivoli Gardens?

4. What happens to Holly at Dixie Duck's?

5. Why does Jim want to stop for supplies?

6. What is the significance of the ringing bells?

7. Why does Holly pretend to be unmoved by The Enemy's threats?

8. What do Jim and Holly decide to do?

9. What does Holly realize in the car?

10. Why does the entity suddenly have to leave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why is Jim so concerned with forgetting the past? What message is Koontz trying to convey with Jim's character? Is Jim successful in forgetting his past? How does his past affect his relationships with the others?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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