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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zachary tell Vicky about when he calls on Tuesday?

2. What does Vicky ask Basil about concerning her grandfather?

3. What does Suzy say she feels about Vicky?

4. What does Zachary do that makes Vicky feel uncomfortable?

5. What does Vicky picture in her mind?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss the character of Vicky. What are her strengths? Weaknesses? How does she evolve over the course of the story? Is she likable at the beginning of the story? At the end of the book? Do you think she is a protagonist or antagonist? Why

2. Thoroughly discuss the character Zachary. What are his strengths? Weaknesses? How does he evolve over the course of the story? (or does he?) Is he likable at the beginning of the story? At the end of the book? Is he trustworthy? Wise? Would you want him as a friend? As an enemy?

3. Thoroughly discuss two other characters of your choosing. What are their strengths? Weaknesses? How do they evolve over the course of the story? (or do they?) Are they likable at the beginning of the story? At the end of the book? Are they trustworthy? Wise? Would you want them as friends? Are they likely to be enemies?

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