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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. Who is Paul?

2. Where does Dalva learn that Duane lives with his adoptive mother?

3. Where was Duane when he was dying?

4. Who is said to be a highly dangerous man?

5. Who gives Dalva a car when she turns 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the events of Dalva's grandfather's death.

2. What happens while Michael and Lundquist are at the Lazy Daze Tavern?

3. What is learned about Dalva's follower?

4. Why do Ruth and Ted separate?

5. How does Duane die?

6. Discuss Dalva's grandfather's journals.

7. Discuss the phone conversation between Dalva and Ruth.

8. How do Dalva and Duane meet?

9. What does Michael learn about Lundquist when speaking with him?

10. Why does Dalva like Duane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flashbacks are used in the novel. Discuss the role of flashbacks and the positive and negative influence they have.

Essay Topic 2

Heartache is a strong foil in the story. How does heartache prove to be a foil and what are the consequences of this foil?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of heritage in the novel and the role it plays in the story.

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