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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wallace grieve for most in his life?

2. Redmond remembers Wallace's _______ face the last night he saw him.

3. What was Wallace working on the night he saw the door when he was with a co-worker?

4. Redmond believes the door in the wall offered Wallace what?

5. The dead body of Wallace is found near where?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the following things from the garden and the significance of each to the plot of the story: the panthers; the monkey and dove; and the trees and flowers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss each of the following themes: the price of missed opportunities; the value of success; and the detriments of living with regret.

Essay Topic 3

How does The Door in the Wall fit into the science fiction genre? What elements of the story in particular incorporate the science fiction genre?

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