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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Vicky angry with Zachary on the way to the airport?
2. What does Zachary do that makes Vicky feel uncomfortable?
3. Where does Vicky have trouble feeling completely relaxed?
4. What does Vicky ask Basil about concerning her grandfather?
5. Who brings her baby with her to visit Vicky?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "A Ring of Endless Light" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "A Ring of Endless Light" is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "A Ring of Endless Light" a successful novel? What about young teens?
Essay Topic 2
Many books are often made into a movie based upon the book. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think you would enjoy watching a film based upon "A Ring of Endless Light"? Why or why not?
2. Do you think the subject matter would be more difficult or easier to portray in film versus in the book? Explain your reasoning.
3. Would you allow your high school-aged son or daughter (imagining you have one) to view the film? What questions would you ask your son/daughter about the movie? How would you talk to your child about death? Explain your answer.
4. How do you think the movie would differ from the book? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Vicky matures and grows throughout the book.
1. What do you think might be some of the reasons Vicky is maturing? Use examples from the book to support your answer.
2. Do you think Vicky's maturity shown in the book is unrealistic in the short amount of time period the book covers? Why or why not?
3. Discuss the ways that Vicky shows changes in her maturity in the book.
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