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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 long is the crane that Bart set fire to going to be out of commission?

2. Where is the "wonderful replica of Crestallen Street" located at?

3. What are people from the laundry, and around town, saying about Bart?

4. On December 17th, who calls Bart to tell him that the Blue Ribbon Laundry is to be demolished the following day?

5. On his first visit to Magliore's car dealer, what name does Bart call Magliore that gets his attention?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "gofer" mean?

2. Explain Mary's plan for buying a television.

3. What are Bart's concerns about bringing the Christmas presents he bought over to Mary's parents' house?

4. Why is Bart upset about the new movie theaters that have been built?

5. Why does Bart stop at a laundry mat after taking his car to the garage to get his window fixed?

6. Explain the "Trained Dog Ethic".

7. Why does Bart tell Olivia that she will never make it to Vegas?

8. What is said during a PSA (Public Service Announcement) that causes Bart to start grinning?

9. What does Bart plan to do with the five hundred dollars he has in his pocket on December 12th?

10. What does Bart tell the owner of the gun shop is the reason he is buying the guns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Bart angry with Mary regarding the death of Charlie?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Bart's mental status throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Does Bart's "insanity" explain his actions, or is there more behind it?

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