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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Vaughan's scientific subject?
(a) Chemistry specialist in dark matter.
(b) Computer specialist in traffic systems.
(c) Biology specialist in human reproduction.
(d) Physics specialist in atom collision.

2. What is the name of Catherine's secretary whom she asks Ballard to visualize her having intercourse with?
(a) Kathy.
(b) Katrina.
(c) Karen.
(d) Kelly.

3. Who witnessed Ballard inappropriately touch a flight attendant on an escalator and were on his flight to Orly?
(a) An American businessman and his wife.
(b) A French businessman and his wife.
(c) A Dutch businessman and his wife.
(d) A British businessman and his wife.

4. What is the name of the place where Vaughan and Ballard watch vehicles crash into concrete blocks?
(a) Crash Test Site.
(b) Vehicular Safety Compound.
(c) Road Research Laboratory.
(d) Auto Mechanic School.

5. What verdict is given at the coroner's inquest of Ballard's crash with Helen and her husband?
(a) Homocide.
(b) Manslaughter.
(c) Negligent driving.
(d) Accidental death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballard realize about his first meeting with Vaughan?

2. Out of three "airport whores" Ballard comes across at a traffic island, which one does he pick up?

3. "Crash" is set in what city?

4. What is the name of the park where Ballard and Catherine's apartment is located?

5. Why is Ballard skeptical about Helen working for the Road Research Laboratory?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ballard and Catherine's marriage and explain its relevance to the novel.

2. What is the chronology of the novel and why is it significant?

3. What dominates Ballard's thoughts as he recovers in the hospital and why is it significant?

4. What does the prostitute Ballard hires share in common with his wife and his lover and what do they show about Ballard's character?

5. In the hospital, what does Ballard begin to do once he's mobile and how is it significant?

6. What is the point of view in "Crash"?

7. Who is Karen and why is she significant?

8. Who is with Dr. Helen Remington in the hospital and why is it significant?

9. Why doesn't Catherine attend the funeral for Dr. Helen Remington's husband and what does it show about her character?

10. How does Ballard crash his car and why is it significant?

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