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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. What is on Ned's mind constantly?

2. What does Hilary give Ned for his birthday?

3. What does James Wallis tell his son to refrain from when at the Brewster's home?

4. Who has cake and lemonade in Ned's mother's room?

5. What does Mr. Scully make homemade?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Wallis family gather downstairs during the night?

2. Describe a couple souvenirs Ned has received from his uncle Hilary?

3. What does Ned think Mr. Scully needs, and how does Ned feel about that?

4. What is Mr. Scully's relationship like with his daughter Doris?

5. What impression does Ned receive on his way back from shooting the rifle and of what does that remind Ned?

6. Where does Uncle Hilary want to take Ned over Christmas vacation and how does Ned initially feel about the idea?

7. How does Ned feel about having a meal with a family in his father's congregation?

8. What is the first lie Ned has ever told his mama?

9. Briefly describe Evie Kimball and her family.

10. What does Ned's mama give Ned for his birthday and what embarrasses Ned after a question she asks him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "One-Eyed Cat", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "One-Eyed Cat". (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.

4. Many writers and critics say there are only a few plots in the world of fiction; it's what an author does with a plot that distinguishes a mediocre book from an outstanding book. Respond to this idea, using examples from "One-Eyed Cat" and other books you have read.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast Ned at the beginning of the novel to Ned at the end of the novel. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they both sympathetic characters? Which "Ned" would you most like to have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

2. Compare/contrast Evelyn at the beginning of the novel to Evelyn at the end of the novel. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

3. Compare/contrast Ned to Billy. How are they alike? How are they different? Are they sympathetic characters? Who would you most likely have as a friend? Why? Is each one believable? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "One-Eyed Cat".

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of the story. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of the book. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

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