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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 does Robert say when he sees what Sarah shows him?

2. What did Kaleo not let Nissa do when she hunted for the first time?

3. What does Nissa advise Sarah to do?

4. When must Sarah have a trial?

5. What does Sarah hope has happened to Adianna?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robert think will happen when they go see Christine?

2. What happens after Christopher grabs Sarah's wrist?

3. What changes Robert's mind about taking Sarah to talk to Christine?

4. What happens when Dominique awakens Sarah?

5. Why did Nissa turn Nikolas and why does he hunt humans?

6. What explanation does Adianna offer Sarah about their mother knowing what has been happening with Sarah and what does Adianna suggest Sarah do?

7. Describe the conversation between Christopher and Adianna.

8. What do Christopher and Nikolas discuss after Nikolas brushes his fangs across Sarah's throat?

9. What happens when Adianna arrives?

10. What does Christopher want concerning Sarah? What is her response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Amelia Atwater-Rhodes.

2. What in Atwater-Rhodes's background may have helped her in writing Shattered Mirror? What may have influenced the way she depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Shattered Mirror based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1. Assess if Shattered Mirror is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Shattered Mirror a successful novel? What about young teens?

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