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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. How can Del safely say she loves Frank as the Pied Piper?

2. Which of the following is not a reason given for Miss Farris' death?

3. Who comes to this town in Del's novel?

4. The epilogue tells the story of how Del __________________.

5. Del explores the actual creative and ______________ process of creating a story.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the scenario of Mr. Chamberlain taking Del out to the country and his inappropriate behavior there.

2. What story does the epilogue tell?

3. How does Del describe how the students are screened to participate in the operetta?

4. What is the reason for the beginning of the end of Del and Naomi's friendship?

5. Where is Del in her life in the epilogue?

6. How does Del delve into her love for words as she writes?

7. What happens each March at Del's school and who is in charge of it this year?

8. What happens to Naomi when her father realizes she had been out all night drinking and carousing?

9. How does the cooperation necessary between cast mates alter the usual dynamic between the boys and girls in class?

10. How does Del envision herself as a sexual person for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Del's story takes place in 1940s rural Canada. Project Del's character 70 years into the future. How different would she be if she were a 21st century character living in rural character? What would she be like if she were a 21st century character living in a metropolitan area?

Essay Topic 2

Even though the world was involved in World War II during much of the time period of Del's story, it does not really enter into the book. Why does the author choose to leave this major world event out of Del's story? What does that show about the isolation of Del and her rural surroundings?

Essay Topic 3

Even though Del does not finish her book, she carries it around in her mind. Knowing what you know about Del's book, create three different titles and synopses for Del's book.

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