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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 Abraham indicate happened to John’s parents in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle"?

2. During their extravagant dinner in Ravenwood Manor, Macon says to Lena that the spread is “a tantalizing table of treason” as who would say?

3. The narrator says in Chapter 24: "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” “John collected powers the way Abraham collected” what?

4. Abraham is said to be related to Macon Ravenwood how in Chapter 20: "A Deal with the Devil"?

5. Abraham is described in the narrative as being what species?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why and how does Amma show apprehension regarding Ridley in Chapter 27: "The Cracks in Everything"?

3. How do Lena and the others learn the location where The Book of Moons may be located in Chapter 20: "A Deal with the Devil"?

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

5. Who is chosen to guard The Book of Moons when Lena and the others leave it on Lila’s grave in Chapter 25: "Death's Door"?

6. Where do Lena and her friends go for help when The Book of Moons stays on the grave?

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the various supernatural powers that exist within Lena’s family. What are the names of the different “species” of Casters that Lena describes? Which are more or less powerful? How many Light Casters versus Dark Casters are in the family?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Ethan Wate in Beautiful Redemption. How old is Ethan? What can you tell about his character based on his narrative style and comments about the Otherworld? How does Ethan change in the course of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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