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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nikki use for the massage?

2. Max sees an interview with a pornography star on whose show?

3. What publication does Max pick up after being let go by his agent?

4. Who is Max's partner for the screen test?

5. What tentative title for Max's first film does Ed suggest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before Peggy Jean's husband John begins his affair with their neighbor Nikki, there are hints that his interest is not focused on his wife. Describe at least three of these hints and explain how they foreshadow his relationship with Nikki.

Essay Topic 2

In class you discussed the structure of the novel (chapter lengths, internal divisions of the chapters, etc.). The chapters were simply numbered with no titles. Why might the author have decided to use numbers and no titles? What are the benefits and disadvantages of this set-up for the reader? You may find it helpful, when structuring your response, to select one or two chapters and create titles for them, and use them as examples. (Sample: "If Burroughs had titled the first chapter 'Introduction,' one benefit for the reader would be...")

Essay Topic 3

The novel often mentions beverages when describing scenes. Examine what beverages are mentioned and what purpose that serves. Purposes will be different in different scenes. For example, the latte that Miguel spills on Max has a very different function than the sip of Lemon Zinger tea Trish has in the staff room.

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