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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. Jim shows up while the maid is at the door and stops her. What happens next?
2. What does April consider the "high-point" of the day at the Mayflower?
3. What does Larry ask April to do after they play tennis for the first time?
4. George's boss will soon be out on bail. Why does this put George in danger?
5. A few days after arriving in Florida, April meets Abby again. Why is she in Grove City?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, what does Max tell the family about what happened to Jim?
2. How does April react to the restrictions that Jim imposes on the Corrigans at the Mayflower?
3. Very quickly, the Corrigans are on their way to the Richmond airport to relocate to Florida. Mrs. Corrigan travels with April and Mr. Corrigan with Bram. April finds herself sharing a seat with someone. Who is it and what does April tell her?
4. April wakes up to her first morning in Grove City and decides to explore a bit. What is her first impression when she ventures outdoors?
5. The family is told they will have to become part of the federal relocation plan to protect witnesses whose lives are threatened. How does Max explain how this works?
6. Rita tells the family that they have to get going asap because someone has contacted their grandmother. What happened and why is Rita concerned?
7. Jim realizes the family is suffering due to their prolonged stay at the Mayflower. What does he leave the hotel to do?
8. After they arrive at the Mayflower, what restrictions does Jim put on the Corrigans?
9. The family is visited by their U.S. Marshal Florida contact, Tom Geist. He tells them they have to learn to blend in in Grove City. What is one example that he talks about?
10. April goes behind the building because she hears a familiar sound. What is it and who does she meet there? What does April do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The concept of survival is important in Don't Look Behind You. Not only must the characters survive physically, they fight for the survival of their identity. Citing two specific examples, show how the following characters are fighting for their survival in one way or another:
(1) April;
(2) Mrs. Corrigan;
(3) Mr. Corrigan.
Essay Topic 2
State the theme of Don't Look Behind You. How is the theme of the story reflected in the conflict? Give four examples with an explanation for each one.
Essay Topic 3
Don't Look Behind You is a first person narrative, told from April's point-of-view. Briefly explain how the first peson narrative is effective and how it is limited. Give four specific examples that show how the novel is effective told from April's point-of-view, and how our vicarious experience is enhanced.
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