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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 does locating Koko give Qwilleran pause to reflect on the death of Glanz?
2. What does Qwilleran feed his Siamese cats he brought from the Press Club?
3. Witch inhabitant of the new apartment is the nervous one?
4. Whose name does Miss Duckworth supply to Qwilleran?
5. How does Qwilleran learn about the murder investigation in Junktown?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Qwilleran happen to get an invitation to Mary Duckworth 's place his first night in his apartment?
2. How does Yum Yum contribute to the mystery?
3. How does the author use conversation at the auction to introduce the main complications of the plot?
4. After feeding the cats, what disappoints Qwilleran?
5. Discuss the drunk Qwilleran talks to in Junktown.
6. What does Qwilleran learn about a tape recorded while having dinner with Iris and C. C.?
7. Describe the character of C. C. Cobb.
8. What happens to prevent Iris from reading Qwilleran's palm?
9. How does Iris Cobb evaluate Andy Glanz?
10. What happens to Qwilleran as he leaves Ben Nicolas' shop?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "The Most Interesting Characters in the Novel". Select the three characters who intrigued you the most and discuss why they are so interesting to you. It is permissible to name the cats if they are among your most interesting characters. However, give full answers for each of the characters you choose.
Essay Topic 2
In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on the topic, "I Believe that the Novel Would [or Would Not] Make a Good Movie". Express your opinion as to (1) whether a movie of the novel would have enough action to make it good, (2) how difficult or easy would it be to maintain suspense in a screenplay, and (3) what would be the most difficult part about filming the story? [Hint: Getting cats to do what you want them to do.]
Essay Topic 3
In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Qwilleran's Character as a Lover of Cats". Three questions should be answered in your essay: (1) Does Qwilleran's affinity to his cats make him appear weak? (2) Does his care for Koko and Yum Yum transfer over into his concern for people? (3) Does Qwilleran overestimate the ability of his cats to help him find clues?
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