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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. Who has the trade agreement with the Finn for the weird sculptures sent by The Wig?

2. What did Alain write the number on?

3. What is the nationality of Marly's most recent hairdresser?

4. What does Marly order to drink?

5. What were the first computers built to crack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marly notice for the first time on the way to Cafe Blanc?

2. What is Bobby's relationship to Two-a-Day?

3. What secret does Andrea reveal?

4. Why are there shrimp and catfish grown in the building?

5. Why did Two-a-Day's choose the site for Bobby's run?

6. How relevant is the information given to Marly by Picard?

7. What is the real intent of Alain's meeting?

8. Where does Oakey know Turner from?

9. What is the significance of the academic book Andrea's company is publishing?

10. What package does Marly receive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is written along three different narrative lines, each from the point of view of a different character. Why do you think Gibson chose to write the story this way? How do you think the story would of changed if it was written from only one perspective?

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship between Turner and Rudy?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the narrative's setting. How does it differ from the world of today? How does the author express these differences? What might have been different in the book if it had been written today?

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