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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Da do before he turns lucid again?

2. Drumm says that Da may have been ignorant but ______________________.

3. How long does Charlie say he had intended to stay at the job at Drumm's?

4. In a memory, Mother is late for dinner and _____________.

5. What does Da comment about the papers Charlie is taking with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Mother. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Mother?

Essay Topic 2

Regret seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of regret? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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