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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 did Miles do when he caught Janine in bed with Walt?

2. Who is Max?

3. Who is Zack Minty?

4. Where did Miles and Tick go on vacation?

5. Where does Max want to move?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Miles is too good for his own good.

2. What does Father Mark represent in the story?

3. What is the setting for the story?

4. Explain how Jimmy Minty is a true product of his environment.

5. Describe Max and what he represents in the town of Empire Falls.

6. Why does Janine call Miles The Human Rut?

7. How do you know that Janine is having second thoughts about marrying Walt?

8. What inappropriate behavior does Jimmy reveal that makes Miles like him even less?

9. Cite three examples of foreshadowing in Part 2, Chapter 12.

10. How is Tick different from most of the residents of Empire Falls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The river becomes almost a character itself. Create a character sketch of the river complete with positive and negative characteristics.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Tick Roby. She seems amazingly well adjusted for her circumstances. What are her motivations? What are her fears?

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