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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the visitor say is responsible for Herbert's injury?

2. Whom does Mrs. White have to pay the morning after the wish?

3. Why does the visitor bring something to the Whites?

4. What does Mr. White feel like doing when he hears what the visitor brought him?

5. Why is the gift from the visitor so ironic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

What are the three wishes made with the paw, and what happens in response to these wishes?

Essay Topic 3

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this book?

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