Blankets: An Illustrated Novel Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 93 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Blankets: An Illustrated Novel Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 93 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Craig apologizes to which natural thing?

2. What vitamin/mineral is on the shelf in the cabinet?

3. How old is Phil at this point in the story?

4. Who offers to help with the baby?

5. What type of animal is being hauled in a trailer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What poem does Craig composes about Raina as she sleeps?

2. What is Craig's response to Raina's thoughts?

3. Describe the party held by Raina's friends.

4. Describe the scene that takes place after Steve goes home for the night.

5. What is Raina's opinion of the Garden of Eden?

6. What is the structure of Raina's family?

7. Explain the incident in which Phil and Craig get into trouble for peeing on the bedroom floor.

8. What occurs after Craig gets home?

9. Discuss the presentation of the new bed to Phil and Craig. How do the boys respond?

10. How does Craig relate to the stories about Raina's childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Craig and Raina. What is the common ground for friendship? How does their relationship evolve? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? Do you think Craig and Raina will ever see each other again?

Essay Topic 2

Craig is often approached by his pastor regarding seminary or missionary work. Why is the pastor insistent that one or both of these things is appropriate for Craig? Has Craig shown an interest in seminary or missionary work? Why does Craig comment that he is susceptible to diseases? Do you think Craig will ever go into seminary? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Thompson uses many flashbacks, particularly when telling tales about his childhood. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? If not, why? How do you think Gaiman creates a story within a story using flashback? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

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