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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. Which of the following words does Will use to describe the feeling in his house upon returning home from the wedding?

2. What is the name of the collection of manuscripts found in Zampano's trunk?

3. Which character frequently imagines Zampano lying alone in his apartment, dying?

4. What is the name of the king who built a labyrinth to hide his deformed son in Greek mythology?

5. When the trees are filmed in "Exploration #4," what season are they filmed in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Amber, and how does Johnny find her?

2. What happens when Johnny takes the two thugs down to the ship to help them buy cheap merchandise for resale?

3. What troublesome story does Johnny remember about his days working for the canning factory?

4. How does Johnny feel while he is working at the tattoo parlor?

5. What happens in the Navidson home while the family is away at a wedding in Seattle?

6. How does Thumper react to the writings Johnny creates about her?

7. How does Johnny describe the porn star he meets at the bar with Lude?

8. What type of relationship does Johnny Truant have with Lude?

9. How does Karen deal with her claustrophobia?

10. What happens when Johnny meets Kylie at a bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zampano is a mysterious character who creeps around Lude's apartment building. First, describe Zampano as Lude remembers him. Then, explain the mystery surrounding Zampano's death. Finally, explain how the contents of Zampano's trunk eventually unleash an obsession in Johnny Truant.

Essay Topic 2

Johnny's decent into madness soon begins to affect all areas of his life. First, describe the physical changes to Johnny's home as he begins to go insane. Then, explain how his professional life is affected by his insanity, and compare the effects to the effects on Johnny's personal life and relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Toward the end of the novel, Karen really begins to question her relationship with Will and wonders whether they will survive the tragedy they have seen. First, explain what events lead up to Karen's feeling distant from Will. Then, explain if you think Karen is justified in partaking in affairs while Will is away, and why. Finally, explain how Karen and Will finally find their ways back to one another with renewed spirits.

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