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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 is the name of the Cast that Lena makes on Mr. Wate in Chapter 19: "Mortal Problems"?

2. What does Link stab Abraham with in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"?

3. How much Incubus is Link said to be in Chapter 23: "Dar-ee Keen"?

4. What color are Macon’s glowing eyes said to be in the darkness in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"?

5. The sinkhole where Lena and the others encounter Abraham is next to what family’s crypt in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Amma in the novel. What is Amma’s relationship to Ethan and Lena?

2. What dangers are presented with Abraham’s appearance in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"?

3. How does Abraham meet his demise in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"?

4. What does Lena consider about Aunt Del’s abilities in Chapter 29: "The Hands of the Dead"?

5. Where does Ridley take Lena and the others to meet Abraham in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"?

6. What is the central question of dispute among Lena and her friends in Chapter 19: "Mortal Problems"?

7. How does Amma respond when she first encounters Macon Ravenwood in Chapter 29: "The Hands of the Dead"?

8. How do Lena and her friends decide to find The Book of Moons in Chapter 20: "A Deal with the Devil"? Who is said to be in possession of the book?

9. What is the relationship between Ridley and Link like in the novel?

10. What creature attempts to take The Book of Moons in Chapter 25: “Death’s Door”? What happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of secrecy in Beautiful Redemption. In your essay, examine and discuss the characters, symbolism, and imagery that the authors use to support this theme. How does the theme apply in both the Mortal world and the Otherworld?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe and discuss the setting of the Otherworld that Ethan awakens in. The room that Ethan first discovers appears to be what? What solidifies Ethan’s suspicions that he died? Who does Ethan first encounter in the Otherworld?

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