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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 Douglas decide must be the ending to his journal entry that some day he must do?

2. What job does Mr. Jonas hold?

3. Who does Bill remind Helen of?

4. What does Colonel Freeleigh enjoy listening to?

5. What does Douglas dream of when he has the fever?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Elmira starts to make her speech after she drinks the special brew she made to thwart any spells Clara might cast?

2. What powerful realization does Douglas come to during this section of the novel?

3. Why does Douglas want to rescue Mme. Tarot from Mr. Black?

4. Why does Douglas believe that he must work with Tom to rescue the real Mme. Tarot?

5. Why is Sam not surprised to return home from his job as the postman to find his wife, Elmira, hurt?

6. What other relationships does Bill and Helen's relationship parallel?

7. What are the different views on Helen's death and how it relates to happy endings by Douglas and Tom?

8. How did Bill end up falling in love with Helen even though there was a significant difference in their ages?

9. What does Douglas believe would have happened between Bill and Helen if they had been born at different times?

10. How does Tom keep an eye on Mr. Black so that Douglas and Tom can rescue Mme. Tarot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Generation gaps are explored throughout the novel. In what way is this important to the understanding of the characters of this novel? How do you personally relate to members of your own family who are from other generations? Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Children in the novel often live in the present, not the past or future. In what way do some of the adults in this novel live the same way? Think of an adult that you know that lives this same way. Do you think it is a good way to live? Use their experiences to support your judgment.

Essay Topic 3

Clara and Elmira could be described as representing good and evil. Would you agree with this description? Why or why not?

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