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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 Johnny pretend his job is?

2. What is the title of Part 3?

3. What does Johnny dream Stillson is planning to start?

4. What kind of drug does Johnny ask Sarah if she is taking?

5. What does Roger pay off for Johnny in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johnny prove Chuck has a reading phobia?

2. What does Johnny feel when he shakes Stillson's hand?

3. Why is the FBI suspicious of Stillson?

4. How does Ngo say someone should stop Stillson?

5. Why does Chuck need Johnny's help?

6. Summarize the novel.

7. How does Johnny convince himself he is doing the right thing by following Stillson so closely?

8. What advice does Ngo give Johnny in this section?

9. What do the Chatsworths think about Stillson?

10. How does Stillson react when Johnny shoots at him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Why do the students think Greg makes such a successful politician? What does it say about how King views politics that someone Greg could get so far in politics? What does the character of Greg express about American politics in the 70s?

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