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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 does Vicky's grandfather act as he talks about life after death?
2. What did Vicky's grandfather's house used to be?
3. Where does Zachary invite Vicky?
4. What is Vicky's father planning to do this summer?
5. What does Leo ask Vicky to do with him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What creature catches Vicky's eye at the funeral and what does she think it symbolizes?
2. What do Vicky's parents thank her for concerning Grandfather, and what do they encourage her to do?
3. Describe the conversation between Zachary and Vicky when he calls after dinner.
4. What do Vicky and Adam do with the dolphins and how does Adam feel about it?
5. What does Vicky learn about how Zachary's mother died?
6. What are Vicky's thoughts about Suzy and what is Adam's response?
7. Who does Vicky first meet at the marine lab?
8. What does Adam discuss with Vicky after she meets Una and Nini?
9. Who is Adam and what does he ask Vicky at Commander Rodney's wake?
10. What happens between Adam and Vicky when they get back to the beach after playing with the dolphins?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"A Ring of Endless Light" belongs to the young adult novel genre. Discuss the following:
1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the young adult novel genre.
2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.
3. What do you think is the difference between a young adult novel and a historical novel mystery?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast Adam at the beginning of the novel to him at the end of the novel. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both sympathetic characters? Which "Adam" would you most likely have as a friend? Why?
2. Compare/contrast Zachary at the beginning of the novel to Zachary at the end of the novel. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why?
3. Compare/contrast Leo to Zachary. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one compassionate? Honorable? Why or why not.
Essay Topic 3
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "A Ring of Endless Light" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "A Ring of Endless Light"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "A Ring of Endless Light" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
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