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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 Damen manifest in Summerland?

2. What does Ever think is the worst part of being immortal?

3. What does Haven think is the reason Ever does not want her to be around Roman?

4. What does Ever give Jude?

5. Why does Roman say to enjoy all the pleasures on earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ever try to tell Damen, and why can't she?

2. What does Ever do to Jude in Chapter 5?

3. What party do Ever and Damen go to, and how does Ever almost embarrass herself?

4. Why does Haven get angry at Damen, and what does Haven tell Damen?

5. What does Ever do in Summerland, and why is it good for her? What does Ever tell Damen about Jude?

6. Where does Ever intend to go when she leaves Summerland, and where does she end up?

7. Who comes to the hospital to talk to Jude and what does he tell them?

8. What does Ever do after dinner in Chapter 5?

9. Who does Ever see in Summerland, and what surprises her about that person?

10. What does Damen show Ever in the place he manifests, and why does he know that place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dark Flame belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel?

Essay Topic 2

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 the reader? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Dark Flame help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Dark Flame? Why or why not?

3. Choose one specific incident in Dark Flame to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of interesting questions raised by Dark Flame, questions that Noël most likely wants readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of Noël's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Noël's probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Noël and see if/where her life may have influenced her writing.

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