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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. On the path to the pet sematary, Louis hears a sobbing laugh. He tells himself it is only...

2. Whose funeral is on May 17?

3. In Chapter 52, what time does Rachel call Jud?

4. What is the reason for Jud's late night visit in Chapter 38?

5. Who has dreams about Gage in Chapter 43?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Using Norma's voice, what does one of the intruders tell Jud about what his wife knows and what his wife did?

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

4. Rachel pulls into a hotel for the night, but doesn't stay. Why does she leave?

5. How does Louis get into Pleasantview Cemetery once the gates are locked?

6. Why was Rachel scared of her sister?

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

8. What will Louis do if Gage is resurrected as some kind of monster? How does he hope that Gage will return to life?

9. Why can't Louis help console his wife and daughter?

10. In Chapter 58, what awakens Jud and why is he upset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is inciting force and which character was the inciting force in this story? How did the character fulfill that role? Give three examples and discuss the importance of each one in detail.

Essay Topic 2

Identify the protagonist and antagonist in this story. In what ways are the two characters similar? What are their differences? What is the relationship of the protagonist and antagonist in Pet Sematary? How might the story have differed if another character was antagonist (select a character and write about the difference you would expect)?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tone of Pet Sematary. How did the author reveal the tone and from whose point of view? Was the tone consistent throughout the book or did it seem to fluctuate? Include examples from the story with your discussion.

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