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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 Mallory do when they hear the creature(s) talking?
2. What does Lorengorm say?
3. What do the trees do?
4. What note has Arthur written on a map?
5. What surprises the first speaker?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lorengorm say to them?
2. How does Helen react to Jared and Mallory fighting in Lucinda's room and what happens to Lucinda?
3. What do the three beings who come through the trees look like?
4. What does Jared order his siblings to do and how do they accomplish this?
5. What does Mallory ask Simon about what he brings on the walk and what is his response?
6. What confuses Jared about the walk and what does he remember from the Field Guide?
7. What do the children do when they return from the barn?
8. What does Simon say to Jared about the guide?
9. What did Mallory find that has them all excited and what do they find out about Arthur through her find?
10. What is Mallory's question about the bargain and what does Jared say to them?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze one major theme of Lucinda's Secret. Consider the following: How does one character's actions portray the theme you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to that theme? Is the theme one that you would call a "universal theme"? If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme. If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?
2. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Lucinda's Secret. How does one character's actions portray the themes you are analyzing? How does the setting contribute to those themes? Is each theme one that you would call a "universal theme"? If so, what other book or novel that you have read also includes this theme. If not, why don't you think it is a "universal" theme?
3. What benefit is there in discussing and analyzing the themes of a work of fiction? Do you think most authors consciously develop themes in their works? Why or why not? Can there be accidental themes? What do you think is one possible "accidental" theme in Lucinda's Secret? Which theme in Lucinda's Secret speaks to you the most in your life? Why?
Essay Topic 2
There are non-human sentient beings in Lucinda's Secret. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss the phooka. Who are they? What are their powers? What is their purpose? Are they "good" or "evil"? What do they look like physically? What role do they play in forwarding the plot? Are they believable? Why or why not?
2. Thoroughly discuss the elves. What are they? What are their powers? What is their purpose? Are they "good" or "evil"? What do they look like physically? What role does he play in forwarding the plot? Is he believable? Why or why not?
3. Thoroughly discuss Thimbletack. What is he? What are his powers? What is his purpose? Is he "good" or "evil"? What does he look like physically? What role does he play in forwarding the plot? Is he believable? Why or why not?
4. Do you think sentient, non-human beings adds to the enjoyment of Lucinda's Secret? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Mallory is having trouble coping with the realization that their home and the family's safety is unpredictable and precarious. The uncertainty of life alarms her.
1. Why do you think Mallory is alarmed at the uncertainty of life? Use examples from Lucinda's Secret and your own life to support your answer.
2. Have you ever felt that life was scary because it was uncertain? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life to support your answer.
3. What are some of the things you think are absolutely certain about life and what are some that you think are completely uncertain?
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