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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 is the name of Fausto Maijstral's dead wife?

2. What does Rachel ask Benny Profane's help in procuring that he suggests she borrow from Winsome?

3. Why is Rachel angry at Slab in Chapter 12?

4. Who does Stencil tell Profane loves him in Chapter 13?

5. When Foppl was in the army, what happened in 1904?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rachel disappointed in Benny?

2. Why is Rachel angry with Slab?

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

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

5. What are some characteristics of V. that are revealed in Chapter 11 and what do they say about her?

6. What is Godolphin's point of contention against V.'s argument for Vheissu?

7. Why is Stencil afraid to go to Malta?

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

9. How is Benny Profane's "yo-yo" behavior different from that of the Whole Sick Crew?

10. How does V. appear in Chapter 9 and what does this say about her or her role?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two examples of the motifs about life-death-life in the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Rachel and Paola, two women that Benny Profane gets involved with. What are the main differences between them? Which made the better partner and why? What are strengths and weaknesses of each?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the stories. Then cite an example to support your answer.

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