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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. Lionel thinks Gilbert is framed for

2. Lionel and Gilbert find Frank wounded in

3. The last clue Frank gives Lionel and Gilbert as to his whereabouts is

4. After leaving St. Vincent's, Lionel lived

5. Almost everyone in the story

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Lionel visiting all of Frank's old haunts?

2. Describe Frank's condition when they find him.

3. What is the significance of the chapter, Tourette Dreams being composed of just one line?

4. What role does Frank play in the lives of the MInna Men?

5. Frank's nickname for Lionel, Freakshow, suggests what?

6. What is Lionel's mission in the story?

7. Explain the difference between a real car service and L & L.

8. Before he enters the Zendo, Frank Minna's instructions to Lionel include

9. Describe what happens in the penguin incident with Lionel and Gilbert.

10. Describe Frank's conversation in the car with his captors.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Lionel feels protective towards Kimmery, yet she rescues him. 1) Write an essay in which you consider Kimmery as a foil character to Lionel. 2) Contrast these two characters and consider how it adds to the theme. 3) Write an essay that identifies other relationships in which protection adds to the theme.

Essay Topic 2

Most of the story is told in first person point of view. 1) Why is this effective? 2) What does it allow the author to do? 3) Consider the author's purpose in choosing this point of view, and evaluate the effect of this choice on the novel. Write can essay in which you discuss one of the above using examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you discuss the purpose and significance of the stylistic changes in Chapter 4, (Tourette Dreams), such as point of view, punctuation and parentheses. 2) Write an essay describing the change in point of view in Chapter 8, Formerly Known.

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