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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the note say that Suzy leaves for Vicky at home?
2. How does Vicky think Adam treats her?
3. What does Vicki ask Basil to do?
4. What did Adam have possession of that someone else once wanted?
5. What does Vicky say when John asks her about Zachary?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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
Over the course of "A Ring of Endless Light", Vicky grows as a person in both complexity and understanding."A Ring of Endless Light" might be considered a slice of Vicky's larger story of her "coming of age." It might be said that this novel is a "bildungsroman" of one period in Vicky's life. Discuss the following:
1. Define Bildungsroman, or "Coming of Age," and give several examples from literature you have read.
2. Trace and analyze the character of Vicky as she changes from a more carefree, innocent girl to a wiser, older teen. What are the significant events that change Vicky?
3. After thoroughly analyzing Vicky's growth throughout "A Ring of Endless Light", do you think it could be considered a slice of Vicky's Coming of Age story? Why or why not?
4. Are there any other characters in "A Ring of Endless Light" who go through a Coming of Age experience? Who? Why do you think so?
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