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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 Tracy say that attacked her to the rest of the world?

2. What kind of jar did Art knock over?

3. How did Nora defend herself?

4. What is another part of the "gift" Vince has?

5. Where did Travis head to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the things Travis likes in Nora?

2. What did the dog that met up with Travis on the trail look like?

3. What was Nora Devon's escape from the domineering nature of her aunt?

4. How did Vince enter the home of Dr. Yarbeck?

5. How does Travis convince the dog to allow the collar on him?

6. How does Travis react to the unknown assailant?

7. What was it Nora feared most about the person who scared her?

8. How was the fear that Travis felt after he'd left the canyon different to what he felt why he was there?

9. How did Travis drive away from the canyon, and why did he leave so shortly after arriving?

10. What was left of Wes' house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How, throughout the novel has Nora's character evolved? What, in later chapters, makes her seem like a totally different person? How does her character development contrast Travis'?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lem and Nora. In what ways are they both victims? In what ways are they strong? How do both character's progress throughout the novel? How is their progression healthier for them in the long run?

Essay Topic 3

If you could gain immortality by killing innocent people would you do it? Why or why not? Does Vince's motivations make him a bad guy? How or why not? Why is Vince's character vital to plot development?

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