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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. How long does Trisha walk on along the well-traveled road before facing the God of the Lost?

2. What does Trisha hit the God of the Lost with?

3. Where does Trisha hit the God of the Lost?

4. What form does the God of the Lost take?

5. How does Trisha know the God of the Lost has arrived in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the appearance of the God of the Lost.

3. How does Trisha know the God of the Lost is following her?

4. Why can't Trisha dismiss the God of the Lost as a dream?

5. What does Trisha try to tell Travis Herrick?

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

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

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

9. Why does Trisha stop herself from thinking about being rescued?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the minor characters Jerry Trupiano and Joe Castiglione, How are they significant to Trisha and to the novel as a whole? What is the relevance of the dream Trisha has about them after her Walkman batteries die?

Essay Topic 2

Given Trisha's struggle to find God, what do you think King is saying about believing in God? Does he seem to be promoting it? Use examples from the text to support your claim.

Essay Topic 3

Explore Trisha's relationship with her father. What is their dynamic? Why do you think she imitates him on so many levels? Why is it important that she does not imitate his spiritual belief?

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