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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. According to Bessie in Chapter Nine, where does the fire phenomenon begin?

2. How do the twins react to the chaos of the press conference in Chapter Ten?

3. Upon seeing Timothy watching the twins in Chapter Six, how does Lillian feel?

4. How does Lillian describe Timothy's burning in Chapter Ten?

5. What desire does Lillian feel immediately before the family dinner in Chapter Eight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lillian think when the twins run away in Chapter Six?

2. How do the twins respond to the press conference in Chapter Ten? What does Lillian do in response?

3. What disagreement happens during the family dinner in Chapter Eight?

4. What happens during the press conference in Chapter Ten?

5. What projects does Lillian plan for the children in Chapter Eight?

6. What does Lillian have the twins study in Chapter Ten?

7. Describe Lillian's appearance at the start of Chapter Eight.

8. Who is Dr. Cannon? What does he tell Lillian about himself?

9. What do the twins remember when they tour the estate in Chapter Nine?

10. What important lesson does Lillian remember about Madison in Chapter Seven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Carl’s contradictory characteristics. In what ways is he a good person? In what ways is he a bad one?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is the novel a celebration of being weird? Evaluate the role of weirdness in the novel, using textual evidence for support.

Essay Topic 3

Magical realism is a literary genre that presents fantastic elements in a matter-of-fact way. Explain how the novel is a good example of this genre, using textual evidence for support.

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