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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. Where does William travel to using skid row?
2. What word refers to the events between the falling action and the actual ending of the story?
3. What term refers to the main character of a literary narrative?
4. At the meeting, what does the doctor want to homosexuality as?
5. On what day does Fats siphon himself into The Plaza?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is William Lee unable to get his case heard in “The County Clerk”?
2. Who are Aracknid and Andrew Keif?
3. How does Dr. Schafer differ from Dr. Benway?
4. Mary is both an observer and a participant in “A.J.’s Annual Party,” whereas the male characters are only participants. What does this say about the author’s views of female sexuality?
5. Why do Hauser and O’Brien pay a visit to William Lee in the novel?
6. Where does William Lee go after shooting Hauser and O’Brien? Why?
7. How is the Exterminator described in “The Exterminator Does a Good Job”?
8. What shift takes place in the plot structure of the novel in “Hauser and O’Brien”?
9. How does William describe junkies destroying themselves physically and emotionally in “Have You Seen Pantopon Rose?”
10. What is William’s case metaphorical of in “The County Clerk”?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the character of Joselito and the history of tuberculosis and its treatment. What are the principle two options for Joselito’s medical treatment in the narrative? What are the pros and cons of each form of treatment?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the setting of Interzone University and the character of the Professor. What does the Professor symbolize in the novel? How is he described?
Essay Topic 3
Examine one of the following characters and discuss the character’s background, characteristics, actions, and objectives: 1) William 2) Bradley the Buyer 3) The Rube 4) Jane. How does William feel about each character? [Statement]. [Thought-provoking questions].
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