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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 piece of writing does Vicky's grandfather share with her?

2. Where does Grandfather wonder if he should be?

3. What is Vicky used to doing during the summer?

4. What does Vicky do that Zachary does not?

5. Who is Commander Rodney?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vicky say about her relationships to Leo and Zachary when John inquires?

2. What are Vicky's thoughts about Suzy and what is Adam's response?

3. What do Vicky's parents thank her for concerning Grandfather, and what do they encourage her to do?

4. What happens when Vicky swims out to meet Basil?

5. How does Vicky's experience impact her thoughts and feelings?

6. Where does Vicky's family go for a picnic, and what does Vicky think about while they are there?

7. What does Vicky find that makes her feel better when she gets home from her date from Zachary?

8. What does Zachary tell Vicky about himself in relation to Commander Rodney?

9. What does Vicky not worry when she notices Rob is gone in the middle of the night, and what does she learn later from Rob?

10. What does Vicky compare about Adam and Zachary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of interesting questions raised by "A Ring of Endless Light"--questions that L'Engle most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the L'Engle's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss L'Engle's probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of L'Engle and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "A Ring of Endless Light", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "A Ring of Endless Light". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot.) Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of "A Ring of Endless Light" and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of this story, and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

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