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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 animal part does Trisha find in the forest right after she sees the hooded figures?

2. What does Trisha's best friend call her grandmother?

3. What is the name of the Boston station Trisha settles for when she can't find her normal station?

4. What does the God of the Lost keep telling Trisha to do?

5. What time of day is it when the rain puddles begin to dry up in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the appearance of the God of the Lost.

3. What does Trisha try to tell Travis Herrick?

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

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

6. Why does Trisha not run from the God of the Lost?

7. How does Trisha rationalize the appearance of the hooded figures?

8. Why does Trisha sing at the end of Chapter 8?

9. Why can't Trisha dismiss the God of the Lost as a dream?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Given Trisha's struggle to find God, what do you think King is saying about believing in God? Does he seem to be promoting it? Use examples from the text to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, the forces of good and evil are at war over Trisha. Describe three instances of the war and explain how each one is significant. Are there times when it looks like evil may prevail?

Essay Topic 3

King makes use of symbols throughout his novel. Choose three instances of symbolism in the novel and explain what each represents and why it is important to the novel.

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