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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 punches a robber?

2. Who does Gary, the film character, represent?

3. The relationship between John and Martina moves in which way?

4. How does Selina react to John's proposal of marriage?

5. How does Butch feel toward sex?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does John sleep with Butch?

2. How are Martin and Martina similar?

3. How does Spunk contrast Caduta and Lorne?

4. How is John's stress affecting him?

5. What makes John paranoid?

6. Describe John's reaction to the royal wedding.

7. Is Martin sincere?

8. What does Martin provide for John?

9. Why does John have trouble keeping up his demeanor with Martina?

10. Is Martina ideal for John as a romantic partner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of the novel? Why is it important to Amis that he portray a man living on the edge?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role addiction plays in "Money: A Suicide Note". Which characters face addictions? How does addiction play a key role in the plot? Which characters overcome addiction, and how?

Essay Topic 3

Is John misogynistic? Why or why not? Are other characters misogynistic?

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