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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the ghost tell Virginia he would not like?

2. How did the ghost die?

3. How does Mr. Otis feel when Virginia is found?

4. What does Mr. Otis have done to the pond?

5. Who does Virginia find in the place where she plans to fix her dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this? What are some of the different ways this fear is manifested?

Essay Topic 2

Much of this plot follows the relationship between Cecil and Virginia. How does this relationship change over the course of the plot? What causes these changes?

Essay Topic 3

Despair is an emotion that affected a number of the characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by despair? How does this change the course of the plot branches they are involved in?

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