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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. How long has Johanna been dead when Mike returns to Sara Laughs?

2. What favor does Mattie ask of Mike?

3. What sound does Mike hear when he wakes in the middle of the night?

4. Who was Sara Tidwell?

5. From what does Mike suffer in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mike think that there must not be a connection between Mattie and Max Devore, a wealthy man in the area?

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

3. What is Max Devore's purpose for calling Mike at home on the Fourth of July?

4. Why does Bill Dean advise Mike to stay away from Mattie?

5. What disturbing sound does Mike hear in his house during the night?

6. Where does Mike go on his first vacation without Jo and what realization does he come to there?

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

8. What is Mike's profession and how does his work suffer after the death of his wife?

9. Why is Mike surprised by his budding friendship with Mattie?

10. How does Mike meet Mattie and Kyra Devore and why is the meeting emotionally difficult for him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stephen King is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Mike learns from Bill Dean? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Mike always recall about his experiences with Bill?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of truth. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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