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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. The detail that Lionel remembers to take care of which demonstrates his loyalty to Frank to

2. The men of Fujisaki visited the Zendo in New York

3. What causes Tony and Lionel to stop arguing and team up again?

4. In Kimmery's apartment, Lionel reminisces about

5. Lionel hates himself for not controlling his symptoms while driving, so he

Short Essay Questions

1. What do The Clients want Lionel to do?

2. What does Lionel decide during his phone call with Tony?

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

4. What did Lionel sense in the home of The Clients that made him uncomfortable?

5. What is it about Kimmery's personality that makes Lionel "con-worried?"

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

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

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

9. Discuss how Lionel thinks he is like an airbag?

10. What does Lionel spend his time on the highway doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Comedian Lily Tomlin said, "After all, in private we're all misfits." The men of Fujisaki Corporation are wealthy yet misfits in their own country of Japan. 1) Write an essay considering Tomlin's quote in relation to the novel, 2) Write an essay considering how the men of Fujisaki Corporation might not fit the lifestyle on Muscongus Island in Maine. or 3) Write an essay considering the men of Fujisaki Corporation and how the might not fit the lifestyle of the Zendo at which they practice.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the growth of characters throughout the novel, in particular, the Minna Men. Then write an essay in which you discuss how 1) Danny, 2) Gilbert or 3) Tony grew up and how their relationships changed once they began working for Frank Minna. Relate their change and growth to the theme of the novel.

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