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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 are Paco and Virek attacked?

2. Where was Angie born?

3. Why does Bobby suggest putting the explosives against the glass?

4. What are the boxes about?

5. Who smiles at Bobby as he peers outside Jammer's club?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the presence of Angie affect Bobby?

2. What does Turner realize is not always true?

3. What is the significance of the Finn not answering his phone?

4. How does Angela explain the implant in her head?

5. How does Turner explain the situation his brother Rudy is in?

6. What does Mitchell uncover in Mitchell's dossier?

7. How does Virek finally die?

8. What convinces Bobby to move to the Projects?

9. What does the box maker think of Virek's plans?

10. How does Marly finally meet God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What do the squirrels in the wood near Turner's family home symbolize? How is this metaphor used to develop the book's themes and evolution of each character?

Essay Topic 3

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

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