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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. Who were the two people who re-established the Cult of Asherah?

2. Pairs of Russians run past Hiro towards ______________________.

3. How does Hiro get his hands on the tablet?

4. With what is a green flag associated?

5. How does Y.T. know that Raven isn't mad at her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who wins the fight between Raven and Uncle Enzo?

2. How was glossalia suppressed?

3. What does Hiro learn about Juanita in Chapter 42 and as a result decides to do?

4. Fisheye tells Hiro that he is sure the pirates would listen to reason. Why would pirates listen to reason?

5. What are some possible reasons the Mafia may have taken an interest in opposing the Orthos?

6. How does Fido sacrifice himself for Y.T.?

7. Although Raven is a murderer, he has some redeeming qualities. Name them.

8. How does Hiro disarm the Snow Crash bomb?

9. What could be a possible reason for Hiro talking about his father to Raven?

10. Hiro finds Raven in the Metaverse. What is Raven doing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Faith and religion are intertwined with technology throughout this novel. Write an essay that explains how and why they are so closely related, and how that compares to our life in the real world.

Essay Topic 2

L. Bob Rife is a popular man. Write an essay on religious icons and their impact on society as a whole. How has that changed over the last several decades?

Essay Topic 3

Snow Crash is referred to as three different things. What are they and how do they differ? In what way are they the same? For each of them, find a real life equivalent. Compare and contrast them.

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