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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 Gwendy believe is the secret of her success at the end of Chapter 22?

2. In Chapter 15, where is the button box?

3. In Chapter 21, how long is Gwendy's flight?

4. What type of vehicle does Gwendy have waiting for her at the Castle County Airport?

5. What tattoo did Gwendy get on her right foot in 1984?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Gwendy remember about her first visit to Washington, D.C.?

2. What dream does Gwendy have in Chapter 19?

3. When does Gwendy first remember seeing the button box?

4. What two things does Gwendy find in her offce in Chapter 8?

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

6. In Chapter 3, what is the subject of the news article that Gwendy's mother sends her?

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

8. Where do many first-year congressional representatives live and where does Gwendy live?

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

10. How did Gwendy become a published author, and how many books has she written?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

There is an altercation between Gwendy and Caroline at a party. What altercation do the women have? Why does it seem that Gwendy is responsible when Caroline falls and hits her head?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about events that happened before the story begins. How does Chizmar use backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about the past?

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