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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 Mike Hanlon say controls Derry in his fourth diary entry?

2. Where are Ben Hanscom and Beverly Marsh when the book ends?

3. According to Bill Denbrough, what is a glamour?

4. What happens when Bill Denbrough takes Audra for a ride on Silver?

5. How do the members of the Losers Club hide their clubhouse as children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claud Heroux attack the men at the Silver Dollar?

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

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

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

5. Describe the results of the rock fight in the gravel pit.

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

7. How is the body of Patrick Hockstetter that the Losers see in the tunnel different in 1958 than in 1985.

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

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

10. Describe the Ritual of Chud.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Bill Denbrough comes across the concept of a glamour, a character that appears to people according to their imaginations. Write an essay explaining how the idea of the glamour is explored in the novel. Why do you think the word "glamour" is mentioned so few times in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, there is an emphasis on hate crimes and crimes of discrimination. Adrian is attacked because he is a homosexual. The Black Spot is burned down by members of what seem to be the KKK. And, Beverly is abused by her husband, presumably because he believes that women have their place. Explain the connections between hate crimes in the novel. How is discrimination played out? Why do you think King chose to use these themes within his novel?

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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