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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 had scathingly insulted Lindsey?

2. What was the only sound Vassago made after he had made it in the house?

3. What did Jeremy expect Tod to learn in Homemakers Club?

4. What was the last thing Vassago thought before he slept?

5. What was the amount of the first check Regina got from writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hatch believe he will be more successful than the police in finding Jeremy and Regina?

2. Where is Jeremy/Vassago's hideaway, and why is it fitting?

3. How does Jeremy get Lindsey's address finally?

4. What information is Vassago/Jeremy trying to elicit from Honell before he kills him?

5. How does Jeremy introduce himself to Hatch?

6. What does Hatch offer as proof of his theory to Lindsey?

7. Jeremy has a dilemma when he reaches Lindsey's house. What is it and how does he resolve it?

8. What does Hatch see that sets off a rage, releasing Vassago?

9. What concerns do Lindsey and Hatch have about Regina at this stage?

10. When Regina regains consciousness, how does she cope with the situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide an explanation as to why Hatch and Jeremy maintained such a close bond throughout the novel, despite their dislike of each other and their values. Explain what might have been the authors objective in creating this connection.

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the symbolism of the Devil in the fun house. Why was this the ideal location for Vassago to store his collection? What conditions had made this location perfect and unlikely to be disturbed?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Lindsey. How does she prove herself to be a dynamic character throughout the novel? In what ways does she go through a radical change, and how does it affect the readers perception of the character?

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