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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. On what condition does the Reformatory psychiatrist agree to let Dr. Summer return and stay where he wishes?

2. Why is the psychiatrist disappointed by Dr. Summer?

3. What does Hatter do to Dr. Summer during their first meeting?

4. In broad terms, what is this story about?

5. How does the psychiatrist explain Hatter's extreme punishment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hatter tied up and kept next to the body of a crushed girl? How does this make Dr. Summer feel?

2. What happens to Dr. Summer as he paces in Hatter's cell while she sleeps?

3. Why does Rhinehart tell Hatter the story about the witch? What purpose does it serve?

4. Why is Dr. Summer called back to the Reformatory after Hatter attacks him?

5. What happens to break Hatter's calm demeanor and the pleasant mood during Christmas Eve dinner?

6. What does Hatter's tale of the old woman ghost demonstrate to Dr. Summer?

7. What is waiting for Dr. Summer when he arrives back home from recovering at his friend's house?

8. Why does Dr. Summer choose to leave the Reformatory?

9. Where does Dr. Summer find Hatter the night he spends the day with Mango? Why? How does Dr. Summer react?

10. What story does Dr. Summer tell Rhinehart in the infirmary? Why is it important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ultimately, Dr. Summer decides to return to the Reformatory after Hatter attacks him for the second time. What factors help him make this decision? What affects him the most? Based on what you have ready, why does Dr. Summer keep trying to reach Hatter?

Essay Topic 2

What drives Dr. Summer to return to the Reformatory to help Hatter? What is his plan?

Essay Topic 3

What does Hatter whisper to Dr. Summer as he leaves her room, leaving her in a straight jacket? What does this tell the reader about Hatter's state of mind? Is this statement a surprise? Why or why not?

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