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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The injury occurs on which side?
(a) Right.
(b) Left.
(c) Back.
(d) Front.

2. Who attempts to hold Ian back?
(a) Ian.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Geoffrey.
(d) Mrs. Ramage.

3. Paul realizes that he is being represented by whom?
(a) Geoffrey.
(b) Eve.
(c) Judas.
(d) Scheherazade.

4. What treat does Annie bring to Paul?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Pie.
(c) Cake.
(d) Hot chocolate.

5. Who is the first person to see Paul in the house?
(a) Cop.
(b) Farm hand.
(c) Tax man.
(d) Neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What letter is the third to come off the typewriter in this section?

2. What item does Paul steal from the cellar?

3. Who manages to get Ian to stop and listen to reason?

4. According to Hezekiah, what object holds incredible power?

5. Annie says that the men will come back with __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paul keep saying to himself when the troopers arrive?

2. What does Annie bring to Paul to celebrate the completion of the writing?

3. What is Paul's biggest fear after the incident involving the troopers? What does Paul say to Annie?

4. How does Paul feel when he tells Annie the book is finished?

5. Why does Annie leave Paul in the cellar?

6. Explain the book found on the coffee table in the living room. What does the book contain?

7. Paul tries to explain "the gotta" to Annie. What is the gotta?

8. Paul listens as the cops talk to Annie in the living room. What particular aspects about the conversation gives Paul hope?

9. Over the next few weeks it is relatively quiet at the Wilkes house. Describe the author's view.

10. Discuss the things Paul is given while in the cellar. What is Paul without until Annie returns?

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