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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 dream that the radio announcers are talking about?

2. What kind of animals have been living in the truck cab?

3. When does Trisha remember that her travel companions are imaginary?

4. What occurrence clears Trisha's mind, allowing her to remember which way she was traveling?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Trisha not eat the berries and mushrooms sees in Chapter 12?

2. Why does Trisha not run from the God of the Lost?

3. What would have happened if Trisha had crossed the marsh at the end of Chapter 9?

4. Explain how Travis Herrick finds Trisha?

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

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

7. What do Trisha's parents debate about her memorial service?

8. Why is Trisha excited to find a post in the woods?

9. What happens to Trisha during the fifth inning of the last baseball game she hears?

10. Describe the dream Trisha remembers having at the beginning of Chapter 13.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Trisha searches for something to believe in. Describe three instances where she searches for a higher power in some way and explain their relevance to the novel. Why does Trisha have such a desire to believe in something?

Essay Topic 2

Dreams and hallucinations are used throughout the novel. What purpose do they serve? Why is it important that Trisha often does not know if something is real or imaginary?

Essay Topic 3

What role do the three hooded figures play in the novel? What does each one represent? Why did they look the way they looked? Why is it important that the Subaudible showed itself rather than sending a messenger?

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