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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. “Boo Radley” is a famous character that originally appeared in what novel?

2. By what name does Lena call Ridley’s mother in the novel?

3. When Marian, Ethan, and Lena return to the present after time traveling using the locket in “Marian the Librarian,” Lena is hysterical because she believes the visions are a warning that what will happen?

4. On what date does “The Last Three Rows” begin?

5. What is the name of the song that Ethan discovers on his iPod after his recurring dream in “Dream On”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Amma’s role within the Wate household? How is her role in the family illustrated through her actions in “The Middle of Nowhere”?

2. What is significant about the kitchen in Ravenwood Manor, as seen in “The Real Boo Radley”?

3. What conversation does Ethan overhear between Macon Ravenwood and Amma in “The Greats”?

4. What confuses Ethan about the appearance of Ravenwood Manor when he arrives in “The Real Boo Radley”?

5. What strange occurrence happens late at night in “Hallow E’en”?

6. How does Ethan describe the physicality between himself and Lena in the early chapters of the novel?

7. What happens outside of Ethan’s father’s study in the beginning of “Marian the Librarian”?

8. How is the setting of Gatlin, South Carolina described in “The Middle of Nowhere”? How does Ethan explain his role within the community?

9. When Ethan touches the locket while at church in “The Sisters,” what scene unfolds?

10. What is the significance of the numbers written on Lena’s hand in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define “literary allusion” and discuss the examples of allusion in the novel. From what classic work is the character Boo Radley named? What book is said to be Lena’s favorite? How does Marian relate to literary allusion in the narrative? How do the literary allusions serve to heighten the experience for the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Love in Beautiful Creatures

a. How is the theme of love illustrated through family in Beautiful Creatures? What are some examples of this theme manifested through the families in the story?

b. Do you think that the ending of the story proves or disproves that love prevails? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the characters of Mercy, Prudence, and Grace and their role in the novel. What is Ethan’s relationship like with his aunts? What information does Ethan gain from the Sisters? How do they help him in his quest?

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