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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. Who does Miles learn has drowned in the river?

2. With what is Tick attempting to defend herself when Miles sees her at the school?

3. Which of the following does not describe Walt?

4. Miles realizes that it is possible to be fond of someone and ___________________________.

5. It is clear that Grace loves Cindy more than ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Max turn the tables on Miles who asks about his mother's affair with C.B. Whiting?

2. What is the scenario of Miles in the hospital at the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 31?

3. What were the two areas of focus in Grace's life as she got older?

4. Describe the scenario of John Voss coming into the classroom with a revolver.

5. What does Miles encounter when he arrives at the school?

6. What are the events of Grace's penance for her affair with C.B. Whiting?

7. What are the possible implications now that Miles knows that C.B. Whiting was also Charlie Mayne?

8. Who is Irene Walsh?

9. What does Horace reveal that he had seen John Voss doing to some dogs?

10. What is Janine's state of mind based on new information she has about Walt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do a character sketch of Miles Roby including positive and negative characteristics. Why is Miles the protagonist in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Miles' love triangle of Janine, Charlene and Cindy. What is the pull each of them has on him? Which one would be the best choice for him long term? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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