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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 Kylie suggest Perry do?

2. Who traded with the first person in order to be paired with Kylie?

3. Who comes to get Kylie after the party?

4. What does Miranda say she's been eating for years?

5. What does Della ask Kylie to keep secret?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kylie observe on the bus that is taking her to camp?

2. What does Chan want Della to do, and how does he feel about Della being at the camp?

3. What does Kylie ask Helen to do and what is the result?

4. What happens when Kylie gets up to go get something to eat in the night?

5. Why does Kylie feel embarrassed about cuddling with a kitten?

6. Why are members of FRU curious about Kylie?

7. What happens in Kylie's interview with the FRU men?

8. What does Derek do when a water moccasin comes near Kylie?

9. What does Kylie ask Derek to do and what is his response?

10. How did Helen help her sister?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Born at Midnight", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Born at Midnight". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Born at Midnight" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Born at Midnight? Why or why not. Use examples from "Born at Midnight" and your own life to support your answer.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Born at Midnight" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Born at Midnight" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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