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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 does Mike note about the refrigerator magnets when he comes inside after a swim?

2. Mike throws away the kitchen clock shaped like a/an __________________.

3. Why is Mattie receiving anonymous phone calls?

4. How does Mattie die?

5. Who is the private detective hired by Romeo Bissonette?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mike categorize Elmer Durgin as an ELFF?

2. What is Mike's reaction to the tape of Rogette's voice that John plays in the car?

3. What does Frank tell Mike about being with Jo at Sara Laughs shortly before she died?

4. What does Bill tell Mike about why people don't like Mike's being back in the area?

5. How does Mike find out about Max's suicide and what is the expected reaction from Mike and Mattie about the death?

6. What are some of the haunting events at Sara Laughs and why won't Mike leave?

7. What links all the deaths which have occurred on the TR?

8. In what way does Mike offer to help Mattie after she loses her job?

9. Why does Mike hear Jo screaming and what does he find in the plastic owls?

10. What horrible acts is Mike driven to commit on Kyra and himself?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Grief takes on an almost human persona in this book. What are some examples of grief? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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