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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 was Lindsey crying?

2. What hadn't been held in the storerooms?

3. What was Margaret's major?

4. What kind of beer did Hatch and Lindsey drink?

5. What was weird about Vassago and the name Lindsey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Lindsey fear being blind?

2. What did Vassago want to do to the woman in the bar?

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

4. What effect did the river water have on Lindsey?

5. What relieved Redlow, temporarily?

6. Why was Nyebern apprehensive about reviving Hatch?

7. How did Lindsey perceive the person who had administered the oxygen and CO2 mix?

8. What had happened to Lindsey following the death of Jimmy?

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

10. What was Jonas' greatest weakness as a physician?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How did Regina portray herself while the Harrisons were considering adopting her, and why did she doe this? Is this a normal reaction for someone in her position? Why or why not? Do you think her behavior is understandable?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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