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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. In Chapter 8, what does Richard MacDuff say has been stuck in his hallway for three weeks?

2. When Gordon Way leaves a message on Susan's answering machine, what does he request of her?

3. One of Dirk's roommates notices that he's reciting what while he sleeps?

4. Why does the founder of WayForward Technologies like to call people and leave long, rambling messages on their answering machines?

5. When Richard goes out to meet Dirk at their designated meeting spot after talking with Susan, he discovers that:

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why is the Electric Monk completely still as he sits atop his horse?

2. After forgetting to take Susan to the Coleridge dinner, how does Richard make things worse with her?

3. How does Gordon Way, founder of WayForward Technologies, flesh out his numerous business ideas?

4. What belief system does the Electric Monk subscribe to after he starts doubting that the valley before him is pink?

5. Why is the Electric Monk confused after killing Gordon?

6. Describe the range of emotions Susan experiences in Chapter 3.

7. Describe similarities and differences between WayForward Technologies I and II.

8. What did Richard do before working for WayForward Technologies?

9. How does the author utilize foreshadowing with the character Gordon Way?

10. How does Richard discover that his boss, Gordon, has been murdered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, questions remain as to whether or not Dirk Gently truly has psychic powers. In your opinion, does he or does he not have special psychic abilities? What other abilities does he possess (such as keen powers of observation) that might make him seem psychic to a casual observer?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the following characters provide welcome comic relief at various points in the story:

1. The Electric Monk.

2. Richard the successful programmer.

3. Professor Urban Chronotis.

Essay Topic 3

Expand upon the following themes covered extensively in this book:

1. The cause and effect nature of making choices.

2. The interconnectedness of all occurrences, especially those that seem random.

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