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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. Where did Garrett and Catherine run into each other upon his return to Wilmington?

2. Who books the flight to Wilmington for Theresa the first time she wants to go to Wilmington?

3. When Theresa and Garrett see each other for their second date, what does Theresa tell him about?

4. Where does Theresa head early in the morning following her arrival at Wilmington?

5. Which of the following themes are introduced in Chapter 1 of "Message in a Bottle?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What clues did Theresa and Deanna find in the message?

2. Why was Theresa in Cape Cod during the summer prior to the beginning of the story?

3. Why is Theresa lonely, the summer she found the bottle?

4. What is Theresa's greatest fear concerning Kevin and David's relationship?

5. What is on Garrett's mind while showing Theresa the boat?

6. What story did the prologue reveal about messages in bottles?

7. How long does it take for Deanna to convince Theresa to publish the message?

8. How do Garrett and Theresa meet the second time?

9. What do Garrett and his dad have in common?

10. Why does Theresa want to put everything aside after finding the second message?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading the "Message in a Bottle," look at the structure of the novel to analyze the development of the plot. Does the plot work? Does one complication lead to the next? Is the story arc smooth and include a rising action, climax, and resolution? Are subplots connected to the story distracting? Analyze the structure of the story and its circular structure in your discussion and use examples from the novel to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The point of view of a story contributes to how information is told and what information is told in a story. In "Message in a Bottle," the story is told mostly through third person point of view. Discuss the differences between point of view and why the author may have chosen third person p.o.v. to tell this story. How does this point of view seem detrimental or beneficial to the story line? Use the text to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

A prologue can often foreshadow events and their importance to the book and its characters. Take the prologue of "Message in a Bottle" and review the author's introduction to the history of bottles and messages, such as the story of the shipwrecked sailor. Does the prologue add or detract from the story line? Define foreshadowing and give examples from the book to support your statements.

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