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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. Harold tells Mike that there are only _________________ slots for writers on the Times bestseller list.

2. What does Mike type on a fresh piece of paper in the typewriter?

3. From what does Mike suffer in Chapter 3?

4. What story does Mike read to Kyra?

5. What does Mike do when he heads to the beach and is overcome with emotion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is John Storrow and what is his role in Mike's life?

2. When does Mike begin to notice something odd about the magnets on the refrigerator door?

3. In what state of mind does Mike bring the Selectric typewriter to his office and what does he think is the reason?

4. What does Mike hope to capture on the dictaphone and what sound is actually recorded?

5. Does Mike's nightmare of arriving at Sara Laughs come true when Mike finally does arrive at the cottage?

6. What does Mattie tell Mike is the reason she is in such a good mood after talking to John Storrow?

7. Who is the protagonist of the story and what tragedy befalls his wife very early in the story?

8. What is Mike's demeanor when he spends Christmas with Jo's family, the Arlens?

9. What does Mike find unusual about Mattie's statement about not calling again when he is working?

10. What does Mike send his editor who pushes for the completion of his fourth book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Explain the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Kyra. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Kyra's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Sara Tidwell. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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