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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. Why is The Enemy now able to come while Jim is awake?

2. How does Holly stop The Enemy from swallowing them up in Tivoli Garden?

3. What does Holly use to convince Jim of her hypothesis?

4. Whose poetry comes to Holly when she reenters the windmill?

5. How does the landscaping on Main Street affect the look of New Svenborg?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jim want to stop for supplies?

2. What do Jim and Holly decide to do?

3. How does Holly make Henry cry?

4. How does Jim react when Holly shows him the answer tablet?

5. What does Holly realize in the car?

6. What chance does Holly offer Henry?

7. Why does Holly pretend to be unmoved by The Enemy's threats?

8. What is interesting about The Black Windmill?

9. When does the tide change again?

10. What does the trip to the pharmacy reveal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is rebirth a constant theme throughout the book? In what way does rebirth affect the characters in the book? How does this express the author's views on rebirth?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Koontz's depiction of the character Holly Thorne. How does Koontz characterize Holly? What goals does Holly have to achieve? How successful is Holly at achieving these goals?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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