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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. How did Stormy's parents die?

2. What else does Odd say draws the attention of the bodachs in addition to murders?

3. What is the neighborhood called when Fungus Man drives to?

4. What day does Odd say the story begins on?

5. How did Rosalia Sanchez lose her sisters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the chief of police tell Odd about what to say about Harlo and the chase?

2. What happens when Odd chases Harlo?

3. How does Odd say he has simplified his life and why as it is described in Chapter 6?

4. How does Odd describe the connection between Elvis and Terri in Chapter 6?

5. In Chapter 5 what comparison does Odd make between a short order cook and a symphony conductor?

6. In Chapter 6 describe the conversation between Odd and Viola about her dream.

7. Why does Odd suggest to the chief of police that he had to chase Harlo rather than going to the police?

8. Describe the scene in chapter fifteen when Odd goes to find Ozzie's cow has been blown up.

9. What does Odd notice about the differences between the study and the rest of Robertson's house?

10. How does Odd describe the bodachs in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eckles, Vanders, Robertson and Gosset were the conspirators in the story.

Part 1) Is there any indication in the story as to who the leader of the group may have been?

Part 2) What does it indicate about Eckles and Vanders that they were police and so many people seem to trust them?

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Is it believable that the conspirators in the story were devil worshipers?

Part 2) Does the description given coincide with the preconceived notion you already have about the behavior of what Satanic servants would be? Explain in what ways the author used any unique ideas in this description.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Elvis's character.

Part 1) What is Elvis's role in the story?

Part 2) Is it significant that events that were to take place were between Elvis's death anniversary and the anniversary of his mother's death? Explain your answer.

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