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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is dumped into Vicky's lap in the emergency room?

2. Who was after what Adam had?

3. What horrifies Vicky when she and Leo go to the mainland?

4. What does Suzy complain that John and Vicky want to do after returning from the cove?

5. What does Vicky continue to do with her grandfather?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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