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

Short Answer Questions

1. When she thinks about her relationship with Gabe, to what type of animal does Val compare herself?

2. What does The Spider ask for in return for helping Theo capture the Sheriff?

3. How much money did the Sheriff bribe the landowner with for the rights to convert the ranch into a methamphetamine house?

4. What event does Val suggest she and Gabe take part in?

5. Which of the following weapons does the Sheriff use on the congregation of pilgrims in the cave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Molly and Steve have a symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationship. First,describe how Molly and Steve first met, and how their relationship turned from friendship to a romantic relationship. Then, explain what Steve gained through his relationship with Molly and compare / contrast that to what Molly gained through her relationship with Steve. In the end, who benefited more from this romantic relationship? Why?

Essay Topic 2

At the opening of the novel, Val, the town psychiatrist, makes a tough moral decision in regards to her patients. What tough decision does Val make? What events prompted this moral decision? In the end, was the moral decision she made about her patients a good one? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Friendship and trust become important elements during the investigations that take place in this novel. First, explain who you believe is the most trustworthy character in the novel, and give at least two examples for times when this character proved their trustworthiness. Then, compare / contrast that to the character you believe to be the least trustworthy character in the novel. Give at least two examples of times when this character proved their untrustworthiness.

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