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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 comes and interrupts Grace talking to Sam?

2. Where does Sam work?

3. Where is Jack Culpepper killed?

4. What does Sam think he should not be doing?

5. How does Sam approach Grace that day in the bookstore?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Grace describe wolves attacking her?

2. What happens that same night of her father's announcement when Grace is in her bedroom?

3. What does Grace say about a spot in the woods where she and Sam pass through, and how does Sam explain it?

4. What does Sam relate about a time Grace comes in the bookstore with her two friends, Olivia and Rachel?

5. What does Grace learn when she gets to school, and what does Sam remember about Christa?

6. What pictures do Sam and Grace browse through and what does Sam say about them?

7. Why does Sam go to the Culpepper house and what does he notice there?

8. What does Sam say about Shelby?

9. What disturbing thing does Grace learn about her father and how does she confront him about it?

10. What does Olivia show Grace when Grace is at the other girl's house, and how does Grace respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Shiver" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in "Shiver". Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Stiefvater chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Stiefvater chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Stiefvater's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliffhangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Stiefvater use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme.)

Essay Topic 3

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 "Shiver" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Shiver"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Shiver" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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