The Keepers of Truth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Michael Collins (Irish author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Keepers of Truth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Michael Collins (Irish author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 113 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 level of sophistication is Bill supposed to write for?

2. How tall is Darlene?

3. What type of home does Ronny Lawton's estranged wife live in?

4. How does Bill like his coffee?

5. How many years have passed since the death of Bill's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ronny Lawton do for his mother when his father refused to take her to the doctor?

2. Describe how Bill reacted right after his fathers death.

3. Who does Darlene consider to be her "children" since she has none of her own?

4. Why does the town collectively feel that Ronny Lawton killed his father for sure?

5. Describe what Bill's town was like before all of the factories shut down.

6. Describe the insane scene at Denny's with the teenagers and Ronny.

7. List three of the four big newspapers that pick up the Ronny Lawton story.

8. List some of the features offered at the Florida retirement community Sam contemplates in chapter 9.

9. Describe the phenomenon that is Linda Carter.

10. Why does Bill say that "the written word is dead?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Teri is a source of continued distraction for Bill. He knows he shouldn't want to be around her, she is only interested in his money. Yet he never stops wanting to be near her.

Write an essay exploring the dynamic of Bill and Teri's relationship. Does Bill really think that Teri will stay with him? Does he even care if she does not? What does Teri want to get from Bill? Is their relationship one that will last long term? Why or why not? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Sam meets an end that is both tragic and pitiful. He never gets to live the retired life he dreamed of. His death occurs suddenly and without provocation.

Write an essay explaining why Sam chose to die as he did. What events in the book foreshadow his death? What actions were taken by Sam that might have seemed suspicious? Did Bill and Ed see Sam as someone who was suicidal? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Prejudice is a recurring theme in The Keepers of Truth. In the beginning many people in the town think that Ronny Lawton is guilty.

Write an essay that explains who thinks that Ronny is guilty and what evidence is given to support this idea. Do the opinions of these characters change over the course of the book? Why or why not? In what other instances of the story is prejudice a factor? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

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