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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 old is Tom?

2. When Anna is snorkeling with Pat, what color corals does she see in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 4, how long has Anna been on Turtle Island?

4. In Chapter 3, for how long does Anna like to walk on the beach before breakfast?

5. When is Anna's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of party does Anna have for her 50th birthday?

2. Who is Fran Fenton?

3. What scares Anna when she is diving with Tom in Chapter 9, and why is there no reason to be afraid?

4. What does Anna notice when she steps on the island?

5. What does Anna think about when she sits alone on the beach in Chapter 7 after the party?

6. What happens when Anna is about to leave her cabin during the cyclone and go to Basil's house?

7. How does Anna describe the campers in Chapter 6?

8. How did Anna's father die?

9. What is the campsite area like that Anna is to supervise?

10. What are the accomodations like when Anna goes to Lost Cay with Tom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna has never felt close to her mother. How and why does Anna’s relationship with her mother change?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

The novel takes place in Boston, Turtle Island, and Shetland. How do the various setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

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