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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 Slab suggest that Esther do about her pregnancy?

2. Who stops Winsome from killing himself at Rachel's apartment?

3. Who tells Rachel and Profane that the dentist was robbed in Chapter 14?

4. Who does Rachel want to know is in her apartment?

5. What kind of relationship does the mysterious woman and the ballerina develop soon after their meeting in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unfortunate accident occurs to Melanie L'Heuremandi?

2. Why are the members of the Whole Sick Crew not bothered by police arrests?

3. When Benny is propositioned by Mafia, what does he do and what does it reveal about him?

4. Why is Stencil afraid to go to Malta?

5. When Fausto changes his personality, what is the role that he assumes?

6. What happens to V. in Paris?

7. Why is Rachel angry with Slab?

8. What does Kurt Mondaugen witness in 1922 while in Africa?

9. How does Benny show signs of regression in Chapter 13?

10. How does fate appear to intervene in the life of Benny Profane in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. Why do you think the author named the book V.? Now that you have read the book, how does that alter your understanding of the title? Are you intrigued to find a sequel? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the taboo of abortion that still existed at the time V was written. Compare and contrast views on abortion in America during the 1950s to current views in America today. What major changes have occurred concerning the social attitude towards abortion in both positive and negative ways?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the stories. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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