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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. What does Moss do with his handkerchief?

2. Where is Moss relative to his burning truck?

3. Bell tells Carla Jean that _______________ changes people.

4. Why does Moss offer to give the hotel clerk the money in #39?

5. How does Chigurgh terrorize a filling station proprietor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Carson Wells and what is his role in the story?

2. How is Moss injured while escaping his hotel and when does he finally get some medical attention?

3. What does Chigurh do after he takes the medical supplies to his hotel room?

4. What does Moss discover as he is out hunting antelope?

5. Where does Moss stash the bag of money and why does he have the cab driver take him to a different hotel?

6. Why does Moss purchase tent poles and request a second room above the one he originally rented?

7. How does Chigurh secure the medical items he needs?

8. Describe the scene when Moss returns home after being gone so long on his hunting expedition.

9. Who is McIntyre and what is his role in the murder case?

10. How do Moss and Carla Jean part in Fort Stockton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Anton Chigurh. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

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