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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author describe as unnaturally pink?

2. Who suspects that Susan and Roland are having an affair in this chapter?

3. What does Jonas say he plans to move soon?

4. Who killed Susan's father?

5. What does Roland tell Susan when he takes her aside in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the main turning points of the book? How does King develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

Essay Topic 2

Look at the structure of the book.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe mid-earth? What similarities does mid-earth have with other fantasy worlds? What similarities does mid-earth have with earth? How can a fantasy writer create a world that a reader can still relate to?

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