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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Malcolm love more than Olivia?

2. Who says, "conceived in fire, born in heat," to Bart about his birthday?

3. What do Cathy's doctors confine her to after her accident?

4. The old woman tells Jory the first man she married was ________ to her.

5. Which day does Bart say is the best of the week?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bart's initial duality multiplies with John Amos's coaching. How does Bart's skill at make-believe add to his confusion? Is Malcolm's personality a pretense for Bart? Which personality dominates in the last three chapters? Explain how John Amos' coaching has permanently affected Bart

Essay Topic 2

Describe the author's method of conveying information to the reader. Cite examples. Who is better informed, the reader or the narrator? How does the author's method of conveying information further the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast characters. Who share the most similarities? Who share the most contrast? How do contrasting characters clash in the novel? What are interactions like between similar characters? Cite examples.

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