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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. How is the host she finds in the hospital different from her other hosts?

2. How does Helen feel about staying in Mr. Brown's house now that he is having a child?

3. What does the spirit do with the students' papers?

4. Where does Mitch drive for their monthly ritual?

5. What happens when Mr. Brown departs while Helen is with James?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reaction does Helen have when she hears Mr. and Mrs. Brown discuss having children?

2. What is so unusual about the fact that Helen falls asleep?

3. What simple wish does Helen have as she watches James eat breakfast, and why is this important?

4. What happens when Helen finally moves into the girl?

5. Who is the boy and how did he get in the body?

6. Why does Helen remain linked to the girl without entering her?

7. What does Helen tell James about her love in her past life?

8. What is the girl's home life like?

9. How does the ghost feel about her life before she died?

10. How does the connection with James almost send her back to the grave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What point-of-view is this book written in, and how does it affect the way the reader perceives the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe what happens each morning after breakfast. Include Helen's role in this activity.

Essay Topic 3

Write about the connection between Helen and Mr. Brown. How do they help each other, and what happens when they become separated?

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