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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 feeling does Svenborg give Holly?

2. Why is Jim chosen by The Friend?

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

4. What did Holly realize while paying for her motel bill?

5. What town is closest to the Ironheart Farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Holly at Dixie Duck's?

2. What chance does Holly offer Henry?

3. What does the trip to the pharmacy reveal?

4. When did Jim's grandfather Henry pass away?

5. What power does the alien have over Jim?

6. What does Holly realize in the car?

7. Why do Holly and Jim not stay in the house?

8. What do Jim and Holly decide to do?

9. When does the tide change again?

10. What is the significance of Holly's trip to the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use different characters to drive the narrative? Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the narrative's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character or entity from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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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