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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 is Paul's wife?

2. David says that Paul's monster is _____________________.

3. Why had Christine called Paul earlier in the day?

4. Who helps Gene in his involvement with the woman in #55?

5. Who is interested in the woman in #22 at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Kathryn is more mature than Paul?

2. What does the aimless behavior of the characters signify in the book?

3. What does Paul's letter to someone named Liza signify for the plot?

4. What is the real reason for Paul's irritation toward Pasternak, who is sleeping late in Paul's apartment?

5. How are psychotherapy and writing compared and which seems to help the characters in the book?

6. Describe the scene where Stofsky goes to see Waters in his flat and is picked up by the asylum attendants.

7. What is the significance of Paul Hobbes writing a love letter at the beginning of the novel?

8. What does the party at Stofsky's apartment serve as a metaphor for?

9. How does Paul's lack of self-awareness drive the attachments he makes in his life?

10. How does Pasternak show his immaturity regarding Georgia and his still living with his parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Holmes' writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in GO: A NOVEL.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of David Stofsky. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

Essay Topic 3

The author begins the story in the present day and tells the story through some flashbacks. Why did he choose to tell his story this way? In what way is a flashback technique more interesting for a reader? In what ways is it more complicated?

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