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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 do the red stones come from?

2. Where does Lisa tell Clint the black sand reminds her of?

3. Why does Doc Fogarty indicate he did not do something about the Pollard family?

4. How did showing Frank's picture to the people associated with the fake IDs help?

5. What does Candy notice just as he tears into his prey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Hal begins to hear flute-like music?

2. What doe Bobby and Julie think may have happened to the Roman Family?

3. What did Frank tell Bobby about the places he teleported him and how did Bobby respond?

4. What information do Dr. Manfred and his colleague share with Bobby and Clint about the insect he was to dissect?

5. How does Thomas feel about death and why does he feel this way?

6. What does Lisa tell Bobby and Clint about the black sand and what suggestion does she give them?

7. What is Chen's opinion of using the computer to trace the money Frank has?

8. What does Thomas know about the Bad Thing and what does he do when he senses it close?

9. What is odd about Frank's clothing after he teleports?

10. What pledge does Candy make while he is at his mother's grave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If you were Frank how would you have reacted to the situation? Would you have done what he did at the end? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How did the author portray power in the novel? Do you feel this was an accurate representation? Was power necessary for success? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of greed portrayed throughout the novel? Which characters were affected by their greed? Do you think this was a realistic portrayal? Why or why not?

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