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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did people in Twain's time think rotted the hair?

2. What was Twain amazed by when he met Rudyard Kipling?

3. How did Dr. Newton say he cured Olivia?

4. How old was Suzy when she began to write about her father?

5. What caused Suzy a lot of grief?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many different symbols present in this book. What are these symbols, and how did their presence alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

The characters in this book all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

What happens when Jean dies, and what significance does this have on the plot? Who is involved in this tragedy, and what does this monumental event symbolize?

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