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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 Jim think madness is?

2. How does the landscaping on Main Street affect the look of New Svenborg?

3. What is the movie called?

4. What is the first question they ask the presence?

5. When did Jim last see Corbett Handahl?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the ringing bells?

2. Why does Jim take Holly on the scenic tour of New Svenborg?

3. What does Holly realize in the car?

4. How do Holly and Jim communicate with the entity?

5. Why does Jim want to stop for supplies?

6. How does Holly make Henry cry?

7. Why does the entity suddenly have to leave?

8. What finally arouses Jim's suspicion?

9. What does Henry reveal about Jim's past?

10. What does Holly find on the tablets?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use different characters to drive the narrative? Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the narrative's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character or entity from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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