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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. In Chapter 1, what are Charles Wallace and his father constructing?

2. Who tears down the gallows?

3. How many of David's children died of diphtheria in one week?

4. What did Meg feel when the ancient harmony was broken?

5. What country was Vespugia once a part of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the star-watching rock?

2. What does Meg see and sense when she returns to kything with Charles Wallace in Chapter 3?

3. What happens when Mrs. O'Keefe begins to recite a rune?

4. In Chapter 1, what are Charles Wallace and his father constructing?

5. What visions does Brandon see when he calls on God to keep Zylle safe during the birthing process?

6. What does Gwydyr want?

7. How is Meg's childhood room furnished?

8. What can be seen at the beginning of Chapter 1?

9. What does Madoc see in a small pool of water in the sand?

10. What does Meg hear as Charles Wallace makes his way to her room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses cliffhangers and suspense to create tension in the novel. How does the author use cliffhangers and suspense to create tension in the novel? Why does the author use cliffhangers and suspense in the book?

Essay Topic 3

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of the book and why is that incident the climax?

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