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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 much time does Mike have to submit his new novel?

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

3. What is Mike doing when his phone rings at the cabin?

4. In order to move on with his life, Mike thinks he needs to go to ____________________.

5. What was the name of Sara Tidwell's band?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. Describe Mike's first encounter and communication with a spirit in the house.

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

10. What makes Mike realize that he must return to Sara Laughs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mike. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 3

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

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