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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. In "Beyond the Black Stump," where does Gretel say that she found her mother?

2. In "Beyond the Black Stump," where did Gretel and her mother spend their last evening together?

3. In Beyond the Black Stump," after going the morgue and then stopping at the petrol station, what did Gretel nearly hit?

4. In "Beyond the Black Stump," what was the wallpaper in Sarah's flat?

5. In "Beyond the Black Stump," how old was Gretel when they started traveling?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Things Go Missing in the Night," why did Margot hide in the bushes?

2. In "Beyond the Stump," where did Gretel and Sarah live after the boat and before the stable?

3. In "Beyond the Stump," what does Gretel do for a living, and how does she work?

4. In "Things Go Missing in the Night," what did Gretel dream of instead of Italy, Peru, or New Zealand?

5. In "Beyond the Stump," what is happening to Sarah's memories?

6. In "Things Go Missing in the Night," how was Gretel greeted at Roger and Laura's house?

7. In "Beyond the Stump," how did Gretel live after her mother left her?

8. In "Beyond the Stump," what are mornings like when Gretel's mother remembers?

9. In "Things Go Missing in the Night," what did the narrator say went missing in the night as Margot got to wilder land?

10. In "Beyond the Stump," what does Gretel say about the past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Gretel has a dream in “Beyond the Black Stump.” How would you describe her dream? What does her dream represent?

Essay Topic 3

Fiona can sometimes see things that are going to happen in the future. What are some premonitions that Fiona has? Can Fiona change the future? How do premonitions affect Fiona and other characters?

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