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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. Who has dreams about Gage in Chapter 43?

2. What makes Jud aware of Louis's post-funeral plans?

3. In Chapter 57, what does Louis check his doctor's bag for?

4. On the path to the pet sematary, what does Louis see?

5. Who phones Louis in Chapter 60?

Short Essay Questions

1. What challenge does Louis face when returning to his car with Gage's body and how does he overcome it?

2. Who are the two intruders in Jud's house and what reason does one intruder give for being there?

3. Who misses the family viewing at the funeral home when Gage dies and why?

4. How does Louis feel when he sees Jud comforting Ellie at the funeral in Chapter 41 and why does he feel that way?

5. How does Jud die? How does he end up on the floor and what weapon was used?

6. What father-son activity do the Creeds enjoy on March 24, 1984 and why is it so special?

7. After burying Gage in the Indian cemetery, Louis makes his way home then falls asleep. What does he dream?

8. Why was Rachel scared of her sister?

9. Why does Louis watch over his sleeping son after their fun day?

10. What inspires Rachel to finally discuss her sister's death? Is she usually inspired by such instances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss foreshadowing and its importance in writing mystery or suspense novels. Select five memorable instances of foreshadowing from the story and write about them in detail. Why did those five instances stay on your mind?

Essay Topic 2

How was Victor Pascow important to the story? What was his role and how did he fulfill it? How did the author's decision to use a stranger for this role impact the story?

Essay Topic 3

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. There are three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. Identify and discuss two examples of irony in the book. Which type of irony is it? What is expected and what actually occurs with your examples?

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