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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 Andrew say he is impatient to see at the end of the novel?

2. Who is Didi?

3. What is the light like in Eden's room at the end of Chapter 5?

4. What does Andrew say hits his thighs and calves?

5. Where do Eden and O'Brien see each other at the end of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe T.J.'s home.

2. What important news does T.J. give Andrew when he calls to check on selling the house?

3. What did Andrew find in Edith's dresser drawer?

4. Why is Andrew considered a hero in the town?

5. How does DeSalvo protect Eden in the luncheonette?

6. What happens when Andrew and Eden are in the kitchen together for the first time?

7. What does T.J. tell Andrew about "the till being empty"?

8. Describe what happens when Andrew brings Eden to the pond.

9. Why does Edith warn Andrew not to visit Eden again?

10. What does Eden tell Andrew that makes him think differently of Jim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of person is Andrew? What are his strengths and weaknesses? How does he change as the novel progresses? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Andrew and T.J's relationship. Why does Andrew feel awkward with T.J. when he sees him after his mother's funeral? How does the relationship become easier by the end of the novel? Quote the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Do you agree or disagree with T.J.'s statement that Andrew is a "hero" for his actions in deflecting Edith's gunshot? How is Andrew able to protect Eden through his actions? Quote the book to support your discussion.

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