1. What mistake does Mingo make at the Myrtle Beach hotel that tips off Mr. Calhoun to Gates' whereabouts. Who else does it tip off, and why are they searching for Gates?

2. What does Raleigh find when he searches for hidden treasure and what does he decide to do with it?

3. Where are the characters of this story and what happens when the lights go out in Charlotte?

4. Chapter 27 fills in details about Jubal's relationship with Victoria. What are those details?

5. Who keeps the men from getting arrested at the mountain, and how?

6. What is the importance of Raleigh's scavenger hunt items as explained by his father in Part 3, Chapter 32?

7. How does Raleigh spend his time in Charlotte and what lead does he find?

8. How does Gates intervene in the dance troupe's situation?

9. Explain Mr. Calhoun's complaint against Gates.How must Gates make amends?

10. How has Aura changed over the course of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and discuss the items Raleigh was instructed to collect on his scavenger hunt. Write about the purpose of each.

Essay Topic 2

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of Handling Sin? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 3

There are four points of view in which literature is written: first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not?

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