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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 Principal Meyer discover when he goes to John Voss' house?

2. How does Principal Meyer know Zack has left the anonymous notes?

3. With whom is Justin Dibble in love?

4. What do Bea's customers complain about?

5. Where is John Voss at this point in time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the anonymous notes and why does Principal Meyer think it was Zack who sent them?

4. How is Mrs. Whiting's character further revealed in Part 3, Chapter 22?

5. Who is Bill Taylor?

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

7. Describe John Voss' history as revealed to Principal Meyer in John's file.

8. What is the premise of Father Mark's sermon, When God Retreats?

9. Who is Irene Walsh?

10. What are the events that occur when Principal Meyer visits John Voss' house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Explain the ongoing conflict between Miles and Jimmy Minty. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate?

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