The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 97 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 97 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. What holiday is Trisha reminded of when she finds berries and nuts?

2. When does Trisha remember that her travel companions are imaginary?

3. What day is it in Chapter 12?

4. What does the God of the Lost sniff?

5. Who has just hit a home run when Trisha falls asleep with her Walkman on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Trisha think when she finally looks the God of the Lost in the face?

2. What does Trisha consider doing in regards to the God of the Lost?

3. Why does the imaginary Tom Gordon say he points to the sky?

4. Why does Trisha turn West instead of East while looking for the road?

5. Describe the dream Trisha remembers having at the beginning of Chapter 13.

6. How does Trisha know the God of the Lost is following her?

7. Why do the authorities say hope for finding Trisha is fading?

8. What would have happened if Trisha had crossed the marsh at the end of Chapter 9?

9. Why does Trisha leave her radio on for longer than usual?

10. Describe the hooded figures and who they claim to be.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the role of Tom Gordon in the novel. What is his purpose? Why is his image Trisha's most faithful companion when she's never even met him? What can he offer to Trisha that her father cannot?

Essay Topic 2

What role do the three hooded figures play in the novel? What does each one represent? Why did they look the way they looked? Why is it important that the Subaudible showed itself rather than sending a messenger?

Essay Topic 3

Trisha generally has a positive attitude while she is lost in the woods. Why is this important? How would the novel be different if Trisha had a negative attitude? Does her attitude help her survive? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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