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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 has Amma sprinkled along the windowsills to keep spirits out in Chapter 7: "Crosswords"?

2. Who speaks to Ethan as he tries to find his way to Lena, saying “Whatcha doin’ there, boy?” in Chapter 3: "This Side or the Next"?

3. Who was the teacher of Marian’s Buddhist class she has told Ethan about in Chapter 1: "Home"?

4. In Chapter 4: “Catfish Crossin’,” Aunt Prue tells Ethan, “you can’t make preserves until you learn how to” what?

5. Ethan says that after his mother’s death, Marian told him about a Buddhist class she took where in Chapter 1: "Home"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the Otherworld arranged in terms of where the inhabitants exist? How are the houses described?

2. How long has it been since Ethan has seen his mother? How does he feel about their reunion in Chapter 2: "Fried Green Tomatoes"?

3. What information is related in the Prologue: “Beginning Again? What tone is established in this opening?

4. What plot does Ethan instigate in order to send messages to Lena in Chapter 9: "Stars and Stripes"?

5. To what character does Ethan turn to for help in his quest after leaving his mother’s home in Chapter 3: "This Side or the Next"? Where does this character live?

6. Who among the Mortals in Gatlin is unaware of Ethan’s death in the beginning of the novel? How has Ethan’s death remained hidden?

7. How is Ethan’s journey described once he’s crossed the river in Part One: “Ethan”? Who does he encounter after the River Master?

8. How does Ethan respond when he learns that Obidias wrote his page in The Caster Chronicles?

9. How are Katherine Cooper and Samuel Sewell described in Chapter 13: "Where the Crow Carries You"?

10. How does Ethan's mother feel about her son's journey in Chapter 14: "Messed-Up Things"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 do Lena and Ethan gain from the Sisters? How do they help him in his quest?

Essay Topic 2

Define “narrative point of view” and discuss the narrative perspective in Beautiful Redemption. Who is the narrator of the story? How does the narrative change in the story? Is the narrative perspective limited or omniscient? How does this affect the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Genevieve in the novel. How is Genevieve related to Lena? What is the story of her relationship with Ethan Carter Wate? How do Genevieve’s actions influence the story?

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