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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does Dr. Knowles visit Mr. Holmes at the hospital?

2. Which of the following does Margret NOT see in the abandoned tavern?

3. Dr. Knowles capitalizes on Margret's ____________________.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Lois as she watches over Mr. Holmes during his recovery?

5. What does Joe beg Mr. Holmes not to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does Davis use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Go back in time five years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Margret and Mr. Holmes. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Mr. Holmes. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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