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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 Bart tell Magliore to think about right before he leaves on January 15th?

2. After seeing the pristine snow cover in the back yard, what does Bart want to do?

3. What is Mary worried about regarding the divorce from Bart?

4. What news does Bart drop on Steve regarding Steve's honesty during the last five years at Blue Ribbon?

5. On January 8th, Bart and Magliore have lunch together. What do they eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Fenner believe that Bart has gone crazy during the stand-off?

2. After test-firing the Weatherbee, Bart claims that he feels ill. Why?

3. Why did people look at Bart funny when he withdrew over thirty thousand dollars from the bank?

4. Explain Walt Hamner's Tidal Effect principle.

5. What specific information does Fenner have on Bart to force a faster sale on Bart's home?

6. Magliore sent men out to "wash" Bart's home. What does this mean, and what did they find?

7. Over the last few months, Bart has changed a lot. What does he think about when recalling the last few months?

8. What is the last thing that Magliore agrees to do for Bart?

9. Why does Steve Ordner claim that Bart is becoming paranoid?

10. What is ironic about the reporter that Bart invites into his home during the stand-off with the police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do Bart's drives along the turnpike every day signify for him?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Bart's trips to the 784 extension observation deck.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Bart's mental status throughout the novel.

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