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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John say was an oddity in regards to his nervousness in Chapter 4?

2. What age is the man that John sees in the cemetery mourning in Chapter 6?

3. What does John tell May he could "face" if he knew her idea of what his secret is in Chapter 4?

4. What does John decide to do after May's funeral?

5. What does May touch near her chimney before becoming ill near the end of Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the nature of May's eyes in the book. What might her eyes be representative of to John?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the use of play imagery in the book. What purpose might the author have for presenting the story in such a way?

Essay Topic 3

Examine John's role as the watcher in the book. What downfalls came from this role? What purpose does the author have for presenting John in such a role?

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