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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. According to Father Mark, with what church is St. Catherine's going to merge?

2. No one has heard from John Voss since _________________________.

3. What does Max tell Miles when he returns from a trip?

4. What does John Voss bring into school?

5. With whom is Justin Dibble in love?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Whiting feel about Cindy?

3. Who is Irene Walsh?

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

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

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

7. What is the result of all the speculation about John Voss' grandmother?

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

9. How can you tell Bea's feelings for her soon-to-be son-in-law, Walt?

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

Why does Miles have a love-hate relationship with Max? Does Miles blame Max for his mother's indiscretions? Does Max hold any silent hostility toward Miles? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

What is Father Mark's role in the story? What is his background? Why has he come to Empire Falls?

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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