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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. Which of the following words best describes Tom?

2. Which of the following characters is an active, spry woman in her nineties?

3. Where does Douglas go while Tom returns to the arcade?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Douglas' mood when Lavina and Francine passed him?

5. What is on the first card the wax tarot witch delivers to Douglas?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Douglas tell that Bill is devastated by Helen's death?

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

3. What does Douglas think about Colonel Freeleigh's death that he feels comfortable sharing with Tom?

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

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

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

7. How does Lavina feel on her lonely walk home after finding the dead body and going to the movies with her friend?

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

9. What does Douglas wonder about his own memories and how they can or do travel?

10. How does Douglas decide is the best way to pay back Mr. Jonas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Mr. Jonas and Douglas can be considered kindred souls. Use examples from the text to support your answer. Do you believe this meshing of minds and souls is what led to Douglas' healing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Kinship and personal connections are often explored throughout the novel. How and why is this an important part of the novel's themes? Do you agree with the way the author portrays these concepts? Why or why not?

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