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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes possession of the book that Willy Trimble produces in Part 4?

2. What was the length of the regular school year that Julia Mortimer wished to lengthen?

3. Who eventually walks over and helps Gloria up after she is attacked and force-fed?

4. Who comes over to Gloria and trims her dress after she is attached and force-fed?

5. According to Julia Mortimer's will, who must attend her funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the portrayal of loyalty in the book. What might being loyal represent to the book's characters?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Jack and Vaughn in the book. In what way might Vaughn be the better candidate for family leader over Jack? What reasons can account for this?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the nature of the family's secrets in the book. What is telling of the family based on these secrets?

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