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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 unusual fact about Jim does Holly uncover?

2. Why is Holly unable to stop herself entering the windmill?

3. Which strategy does Jim use in foil the pony-tailed biker?

4. What animal does Jim compare Holly to as they lie on his bed?

5. What saves Jim from being seriously hurt in the crash?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Holly convince Jim to speak with her?

2. What happens when Holly and Jim fall asleep together?

3. What is so scary about Holly's nightmare?

4. What happens when the men return to the Roadking?

5. What happens once Holly is inside Jim's home?

6. What is the significance of Jim's appearance in Holly's dream?

7. Why does Jim suddenly head to the airport?

8. How does Holly manage to get on Jim's flight?

9. What happens on the plane?

10. How do Jim and Holly meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story, "Cold Fire", is written along two different narrative lines, each from the point of view of a different character. Why do you think Koontz chose to write the story this way? How do you think the story would of changed if it was written from only one perspective?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the book, Jim decides to continue rescuing innocent people. Why would he want to continue? How different would his life be if he stopped? What impact will Holly have to his plans? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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