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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 is the name of the Boston station Trisha settles for when she can't find her normal station?

2. What shape does the God of the Lost draw to claim Trisha?

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

4. What is the score of the Red Sox game when Trisha falls asleep with her Walkman on?

5. How many of the robes are white?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Explain how Larry gets Trisha baseball cap signed.

10. Explain how Travis Herrick finds Trisha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does Trisha's Walkman play in the novel? What does it represent for her? Do you think it helps her survive?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Trisha generally has a positive attitude while she is lost in the woods. Why is this important? How would the novel be different if Trisha had a negative attitude? Does her attitude help her survive? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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