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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. What project is Mike working on when Johanna dies?

2. How is Mike completing his new novel?

3. What item of his does Mike find in Jo's studio?

4. What is the name of the place the local people call a country club?

5. To whom was Mattie Devore married?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is the completion of his novel a month after Johanna's death the event that drives home the fact that she will not be coming back?

4. Why is Mike so moved by all that has happened to him since he has returned to Sara Laughs?

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

6. Had Johanna told anyone else about her pregnancy?

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

8. Who is Bill Dean and what role does he serve in Mike's life?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain King's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of fear. Identify at least two instances about fear in the book. Then, cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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