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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Chris' father?

2. In Tales of Evil, what does Bart tell Jory he wants to capture and put in his pocket until it grows big?

3. How does Bart say his real father died?

4. Where does Cathy send Bart after he attacks Cindy in her pool?

5. Why does Corinne admit to keeping John Amos around?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain why Bart needs the most attention from his mother. Give examples of how this need presents itself. How does Bart fight this need for his mother? What substitutes does he use for her attention?

Essay Topic 3

Define John Amos's role in the novel. Why does he act as his wife's butler? Why does he revere Malcolm Foxworth? How does he manipulate situations to better serve his purposes?

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