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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 56, what is the name of the orderly who takes Mrs. Peterson to imaging?

2. How long ago do Gwendy's parents believe she might have hidden her magic feather in a screw cabinet?

3. When was Frank Dodd known as the Catle Rock Strangler?

4. In Chapter 59, what is the paper the reporter is from who tries to question Gwendy in front of the sheriff's office?

5. What is the date at the beginning of Chapter 54?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 38, why does Gwendy meet the sheriff at a field?

2. In Chapter 61, how do Gwendy and her father drive her mother crazy when she gets home from the hospital?

3. What happens at the Bradley party in Chapter 44?

4. What happens as Gwendy approaches her condo in Chapter 41?

5. Why does Sheriff Norris come to see Gwendy in Chapter 57?

6. What do Mrs. Peterson's blood tests from December 22 seem to show?

7. When and why did Gwendy start running?

8. In Chapter 40, what are Gwendy's thoughts when she goes to the grave of her friend, Olive?

9. What news does Dr. Celano have for Gwendy and her parents?

10. What does Gwendy hear from Ryan in Chapter 33?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does Chizmar use imagery to help readers imagine the world he has created?

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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