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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 does Hector notice about Debbie?
2. What does one have to consider when wishing for something?
3. What does Lenny's father's friend give Lenny?
4. What animal do both Debbie and Hector think about in relation to life and others?
5. With whom is Hector fascinated?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Debbie get sunburned, and who was she with when it happens?
2. What happens as Debbie is saying the final words of her wish?
3. Why are Debbie and Patty hiding in the bushes?
4. Who is taking lessons with Hector at the church?
5. What does Patty say about their question and what does Debbie think about it?
6. How does Rowanne use Hector being with her with her friends?
7. Where does Rowanne take Hector, and what interests him there?
8. Where does Hector live in relation to Debbie, who is his sister and how does he feel about her?
9. What will Debbie, Phil and the others be studying at school?
10. What experience does Debbie get with mechanical work?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Criss Cross" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Criss Cross"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "Criss Cross" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.
Essay Topic 2
1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Criss Cross"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in Criss Cross including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Criss Cross" and your own live to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Lynne Rae Perkins.
2. What in Perkins's background may have helped her in writing "Criss Cross"? What may have influenced the way she depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
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