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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 Nevernever look like, in Chapter 5?

2. Where does Harry send Lydia?

3. In Chapter 9, what weapon does Harry grab after waking up?

4. What state is Micky Malone in, when Harry first sees him in Chapter 12?

5. Why is Michael upset with Harry after their escape in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry find Lydia in Chapter 16?

2. Why doesn't Harry want to pursue Agatha Hagglethorn into the Nevernever?

3. Why is Charity angry with Harry, in Chapter 7?

4. What does Harry deduce about the spirit that destroyed the church grounds in Chapter 9?

5. What is Agatha Hagglethorn doing when Harry and Michael arrive at the hospital?

6. What does Bob tell Harry about the Nightmare in Chapter 14?

7. Why does Michael disapprove of the methods Harry used to escape from Lea?

8. How do Mortimer's assumptions about Harry's reasons for visiting him help Harry to get information from him?

9. What does Lea reveal to Michael in Chapter 6?

10. What does Harry discover, upon inspecting Agatha Hagglethorn's ghostly corpse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love, and its expression, is an extremely important concept in the novel. Why does Michael insist that Harry tell Susan how he feels about her? Why does the phrase "I love you" have so much power? How does Harry express his love for Susan, before he is able to articulate it? What happens after he does so? Do you think that their love for one another will reunite them, and help Harry save Susan? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Michael disapproves of some of Harry's methods for gathering information and enlisting help for his ghost-hunting activities. What sources does Harry use, and why? How does Harry feel about them? Why does Michael disapprove of his methods? Why is Harry's magic unacceptable to Michael? Why does Michael still help Harry, even though he disapproves of some of his activities? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Harry's relationship with Susan is the most important relationship in the novel. How do they feel about one another? Why does Harry have difficulty expressing his feelings for Susan? What happens when he finally does? How does he put Susan before himself? How does she help him to overcome Kravos? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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