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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 Amanda suggest eating something at the end of Chapter 27?
2. What happens again in Chapter 31 that terrifies everyone?
3. What landmark does Clay look for to show him the way back to the vacation house?
4. What does Ruth bring to Archie in Chapter 27?
5. In Chapter 28, what can G.H. not wait to see?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 21, what does Rose see in the woods that she points out to Archie?
2. In Chapter 22, what happens that startles and upsets everyone?
3. In Chapter 24, what does Clay tell the adults at the house about his trip to town?
4. In Chapter 27, what does the narrator reveal about what is happening back in New York City?
5. What is the main reason Clay gets lost in Chapter 20?
6. In Chapter 23, what do Ruth and G.H. note is unusual about their surroundings?
7. In Chapter 23, what does G.H. suggest is the source of the unsettling thing that happens that even he does not believe?
8. In Chapter 26, what does Rose do as a diversion for herself and the others in the house, and how is this gesture received?
9. In Chapter 26, what does Amanda ask Clay to do for fear that the power might go out soon?
10. In Chapter 20, how does Clay feel about the vacation as he drives around, lost?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do Amanda and Clay choose to handle the unfolding crisis in terms of sharing information with their children Archie and Rose, and why do they choose the path they do? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay exploring the different symbolisms and meanings of food throughout the course of this novel, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Why does G.H. Washington think that his former building contractor, Danny, might be able to help them, and what does G.H. think when it turns out that Danny reacts very differently to his visit than G.H. had anticipated? Write an essay explaining your answers.
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