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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Eliza spell wrong at the spelling bee contest at the end of the book?

2. What does Miriam refuse to discuss with Saul in this section?

3. What does Saul say he feels like waiting for his children to come into his office?

4. What does Aaron consider continuing with his father in this section?

5. Which character has been nicknamed Chaitanya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

How does the author foreshadow the problems that occur late in the book? Why is foreshadowing important to a story?

Essay Topic 3

Away from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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