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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 is the name of the farmer who made the fenced trail?

3. What is the name of the major road that Trisha walks toward?

4. What does Trisha scream when she hits the God of the Lost?

5. What color is the truck cab?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the appearance of the God of the Lost.

2. What does Trisha consider doing in regards to the God of the Lost?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Trisha sing at the end of Chapter 8?

9. Why does Trisha think sleeping in the truck cab is a bad idea?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on what was seen of Trisha's situation when she wakes up in the hospital, what do you think will happen next with her family? Use examples from the text to support your ideas. Why do you think King leaves the state of the family up for interpretation?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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