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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. In Chapter 30, where do Gwendy and her mother have lunch?

2. In Chapter 21, what time does the co-pilot tell Gwendy that they will have her on the ground in Castle Rock?

3. In Chapter 2, what is the name of the guard scanning ID badges?

4. In Chapter 1, when does Gwendy go for a run?

5. By a margin of how many votes, does Gwendy win the District One Congressional Seat of Maine?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chpater 32, what does Gwendy do after dropping her mother back home, and what does she hear and see?

2. What does Harold the security guard give Gwendy for Christmas, and why does it startle her?

3. What does Gwendy think of President Hamlin, and why does she avoid him?

4. In Chapter 29 as Gwendy considers the turmoil in Timor, what does she remember about an assignment Ryan was on in Brazil several years ago?

5. Who does Gwendy sometimes imagine Patsy Follett and her receptionist Bea Whiteley are?

6. How has Gwendy's father decorated their Cape Cod for Christmas in Chapter 25?

7. In Chapter 22, what thoughts does Gwendy have about her success?

8. Why is Gwendy upset when she sees her mother talking to someone at the end of Chapter 30?

9. In Chapter 14, where is Ryan, and why is he there?

10. In Chapter 24, what does Gwendy do when she gets to her condo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Peterson has a positive attitude toward her health. Is Mrs. Peterson realistic about her cancer and its possible effects? How does she balance acceptance with working to conquer cancer?

Essay Topic 2

Gwendy is not impressed with President Hamlin and how he is doing his job. Why is Gwendy not impressed with President Hamlin and how he is doing his job? Why does she believe he is incompetent and not capable of running the country?

Essay Topic 3

There are some illustrations in Gwendy’s Magic Feather. How do the illustrations provide visual clues about characters or events? How does the use of illustrations impact the story?

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