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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. Why does Patrick Hockstetter go to look inside the refrigerator at the edge of the dump?

2. How do Bill and Audra Denbrough dress for their ride on Silver?

3. In 1958, how does Bill Denbrough battle It in the tunnels?

4. Why does Mike stay at the library after the others leave their late night meeting?

5. What do the children tell Bill's parents they are going to do the night they make silver slugs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the vision that Richie has as a result of the Indian ritual?

2. How is the Bradley Gang killed?

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

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

5. Why does the pharmacist pull Eddie into his office and what does he tell him?

6. Who is at the dump when Beverly goes there alone to practice her slingshot and what does she see?

7. Where did Henry receive his switchblade knife and what does he use it for?

8. Describe the Ritual of Chud.

9. How does It die, and who kills It?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, each of the characters sees their own manifestations of the character of It. Write an essay describing why the depictions of It vary between characters. Consider why this is significant. Many of the characters do see the clown, Pennywise, and he actually appears in some of the photographs. How do the different depictions vary? Is one depiction more real than another? Make sure to cite examples from the book to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Georgie Denbrough is presented at the beginning of the book as an innocent kid. Even his name, Georgie, suggests innocence and naivete. His life is suddenly torn away from him by It, disguised as Pennywise the Clown, who rips off his arm from the sewer drain. How do Georgie and It function as archetypal depictions of good and evil? Do you think these are the best representations of good and evil in the novel? Or would you argue there are stronger representations?

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