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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. Where did the killer get the knife he uses to kill the redhead?
2. Why is Adam sorry?
3. Who hosts a dinner party?
4. What does the killer tell Willa?
5. When does Tess say she will return?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Jim Brewster tell Willa about his mother and her life?
2. What does Nate tell Tess in Chapter 26 and how does she respond? What does he say to her response?
3. What does Tess and Willa fight about in Chapter 18 and what does Tess tell Ben and Ben tell Tess?
4. What happens on the Fourth of July, and what do Willa and Ben do?
5. Where does Jesse take Lily and what do they do once they are there?
6. Why do Willa and Ham fight in Chapter 29, and what does Ham ask from Willa?
7. How does the killer feel about Lily's wedding and what does he plan to do?
8. What does Willa do after Adam is shot? What does she find?
9. What does Willa tease Ben about on the ride after she returns from the spa?
10. Why does Jesse grab Lily and how does he get away?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Montana Sky help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Montana Sky? Why or why not?
3. Choose one specific incident in Montana Sky to discuss and compare Willa's response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
Montana Sky is considered a romance/mystery, a sub-genre of fiction. Discuss the following:
1. Define genre and then specifically romance/mystery.
2. What do you think is the difference between a romance novel and a romance/mystery?
3. Many in the world of academe do not see mystery as a serious genre, that its primary purpose is entertainment and not "worthy" of being studied by serious students of literature. Respond to that idea.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes Montana Sky interesting. Discuss the following "good" characters:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Willa. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Ben. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Adam. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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