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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. Gerard's connection at Fujisaki who helps him siphon funds was

2. During their talk with Lionel, The Clients do not tell him

3. During Zen practice, Lionel figures out that Roshi is

4. The mission of the four men in blue suits who escort Lionel to their rental car is

5. Rockaforte and Matricardi are

Short Essay Questions

1. When he returns from exile, what does Frank tell The Clients?

2. What does Frank's phrase, "Tell your story walking," mean to Lionel?

3. How does the chase scene begin at L & L and who is involved?

4. What is inferred by the story of the girl from Nantucket and the two brothers?

5. What is the mission of the men in blue suits who escort Lionel to their rental car and why don't they accomplish it?

6. What does Lionel figure out about Frank's reasons for using the Irving joke as the clue to his killer?

7. What clue does Lionel find in the rental car's glove box?

8. Describe how the conversation with Detective Seminole changes the attitude between Tony and Lionel.

9. When Kimmery stops answering her phone, what is Lionel's next course of action?

10. When Lionel meets Julia at the Lighthouse, what does think Gerard is doing for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Consider Frank's murder as an inciting incident in the novel. 2) Consider Frank's hiring of the Minna Men in the story. or 3) Consider Julia's meeting Gerard as an inciting incident. In an essay, explain the the situation you are describing, and how this incident contributes to the development of the plot.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses irony in the story itself and in the character's life stories as well. Write an essay in which you consider the author's use of 1) irony in the development of plot, 2) irony in the development of characters, or 3) irony in the development of the theme of the novel. Use at least three examples to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the significance of progression of relationships to the theme of the novel. 1) Write an essay describing the progression of Lionel's relationship with The Clients, or 2) Write an essay describing Lionel's relationship with the other Minna Men, or 3) Write an essay describing Lionel's relationship with Julia.

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