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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edward blames something on Joshua, how does Clive respond?

2. Why do they perform this ancient ritual?

3. What does Edward confess to Victoria as they sit on the bench in the park?

4. What is Lin doing during the rituals?

5. What ancient ritual do Edward, Victoria, and Lin perform in the park?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Time and age are dominant concepts in Cloud 9. Time passes quickly, while the characters age slowly. What is the significance of time in Cloud 9? Why is the mentioning of time and age important? What is the significance of younger characters appearing to the older ones throughout the story?

Essay Topic 2

Marriage is a common topic discussed throughout the story. What is the shared feeling about marriage in the story? Why is marriage important to the character development and plot? What marriage appears to be the most stable? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Although many of the conflicts are internalized within the characters, there are some external conflicts within the plot. What is one of the most crucial external conflict in Cloud 9? Why is this conflict so important?

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