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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. What does not happen the day the members of Bradley Gang die?

2. Who was the Bradley Gang?

3. Which of the following conclusions does Mike Hanlon not make?

4. What does the werewolf in the house on Neibolt Street do to Ben?

5. With whom does Beverly leave the library after Mike breaks up the meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Audra first wakes up from her nightmare in the hotel room and how does she react?

2. How do the other patrons in the bar react when Claud Heroux pulls out his ax and begins attacking people?

3. Describe Eddie's attempt to escape from Henry after he leaves the grocery store where he spent his allowance.

4. Why and how did Patrick Hockstetter kill his infant brother when he was in kindergarten?

5. Describe the Indian ritual that the Losers decide to try and where they complete the ritual.

6. Describe Bill Denbrough's encounter with Georgie in the tunnels.

7. Describe the vision Bill Denbrough has when he is battling It telepathically.

8. Why does Mike Hanlon think he will forget the events of their experience with It?

9. Why do the Losers all go to 29 Neibolt Street together and what do they find?

10. How does Mike identify the beginning and end of the cycle described in the Third Interlude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Various permutations of It spill out of sewer drains, toilets, and sinks. In fact, It's nest is right in the middle of the water tunnels beneath the town. How does the placement of It in the sewers support his purpose? Why do you think It chooses these places? Do you think that it would be less frightening if It appeared through other means?

Essay Topic 2

Patrick Hockstetter is a sociopath, Beverly Marsh marries an abusive man, and Mike Hanlon is determined to get the group back together to conquer It once and for all. Each of the characters not only has physical characteristics that identify them, but also a set of emotional or mental characteristics. Select any character from the novel and explore the psychology behind their behavior. If you use technical information, make sure to research your claims and cite all of your sources.

Essay Topic 3

Many people place a lot of weight on names. In the book, Claud Heroux serves almost as a vigilante figure, killing those who have committed crimes against the innocent. Do you think his name, which could be pronounced "hero," is earned? Do you think this name was given intentionally for this reason? Do you think Heroux can be seen as a hero in the novel? Why or why not? Support your response with evidence from the book.

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