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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Farson's men meets with Jonas in this section?

2. How does Cuthbert suprise Roland in this section?

3. What does the cat signify when it jumps on the inn's bar?

4. What does Cuthbert tell Roland about?

5. Which two characters does Susan kill 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 novel? How does Stephen King develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the ending of the novel.

1. Why do the student's think King references THE WIZARD OF OZ?

2. What meaning does King's reference to THE WIZARD OF OZ give to the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How accurate is Stephen King's representation of American town life? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

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