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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 Trisha see in the stream bed from which she drinks?

2. What does Trisha think is her best possession?

3. What does Trisha's best friend call her grandmother?

4. How many robed people does Trisha see when she is lazing on the bank of the stream in Chapter 8?

5. Who has been holding onto Trisha's doll?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Trisha turn West instead of East while looking for the road?

2. Why does Trisha not look for more food when she sees that her supply is low?

3. How does Trisha rationalize the appearance of the hooded figures?

4. Describe the appearance of the God of the Lost.

5. Describe the hooded figures and who they claim to be.

6. Describe the conversation Tom Gordon and Trisha have when she finds the post?

7. Why does the imaginary Tom Gordon say he points to the sky?

8. Describe the events leading up to Trisha finding a road in the woods.

9. What does Trisha think when she finally looks the God of the Lost in the face?

10. Why do the authorities say hope for finding Trisha is fading?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the dream Trisha has where she is at Larry's house in Malden. Why do you think she has such a vicious dream about her father? What does his taunting imply? What could this dream mean for Trisha? What is the significance of the wasps' nest Trisha finds behind the cellar door?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the role of Tom Gordon in the novel. What is his purpose? Why is his image Trisha's most faithful companion when she's never even met him? What can he offer to Trisha that her father cannot?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the relationship between Larry and Quilla. Describe their personalities and whether they seem like a good match. Do they seem to still be in love? Explain your answer with examples from the novel.

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