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

Short Answer Questions

1. What weakness does Chris point out when trying to persuade Cathy not to dance in the ballet?

2. What is the psychiatrist's name that Cathy and Chris first send Bart to?

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

4. As Bart is waiting to die under the shrubs, who's problems does he think he is he solving?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Identify examples of foreshadowing in the book. Explain what each example foreshadows and how it comes to fruition.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how each chapter title relates to the material in the chapter. What purpose do the chapter titles serve? How do they aid in telling of the story? Which ones have more than one meaning for the contents of the chapter? Explain the different meanings.

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