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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 is in love with Bill Taylor?

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

3. What type of flower does Tick paint in its current, not prime, condition?

4. What were John Voss' parents?

5. Miles works at the Empire Grill in exchange for _____________________________.

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

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

4. What three major life events occur for Janine in Part 4, Chapter 23?

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

6. What is the metaphor of John Voss dragging his grandmother's body to the dump?

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

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

9. How is Zack's unsportsmanlike behavior having a negative impact on his life?

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

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

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 the Empire Grill. What is its role in the community? Is it typical of establishments in small towns in America?

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