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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 was Morton Redlow?

2. Why did the sexual needs of others enrage Vassago?

3. What had made the paramedics sure footed?

4. What did the figure in black resemble to Hatch?

5. Why were eye drops placed in the eyes of the cadaver?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Vassago like rats?

2. Why was time so important to Dr. Jonas Nyebern?

3. What is aphasia, and why is it a good thing that Hatch isn't aphasic?

4. What was the purpose of the network of tunnels?

5. Why did Vassago look at the Satan in the fun house with scorn and admiration?

6. Why did Lindsey fear being blind?

7. What prevailed in the dreams that Lindsey kept slipping into?

8. Why couldn't Hatch and Lindsey simply try for another child?

9. What kinds of things did Vassago like about Rip it?

10. Why did Vassago eat junk food?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Regina's psychological reactions to both her being returned to the orphanage and to Vassago's manhandling of her. Is this the normal reaction of a child in distress? If so, what brings on this reaction? If not, research what kinds of reactions would be more realistic to the situation.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism throughout the novel. What makes it an epic novel? Compare and contrast this novel with one other epic piece of work of the past or present. What elements characterize an epic?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Jeremy's affliction and inability to love. Is this a common thread among sociopath individuals? How or why not? Does this seem to be a core idea held by all serial killers? Why or why not?

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