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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 does Rinthy tell the old woman about her baby?
2. How does Culla elude the men?
3. What injury does the squire sustain from the men who attacked him on the road?
4. What do the men on the road do as the squire rides down the road alone?
5. What is the squire's name?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the doctor's comments give Rinthy hope that her baby is still alive?
2. Describe the scenario of Culla waiting for a ferry.
3. How old would Rinthy's baby be at this point in time? How long has Rinthy been searching for her baby? How long has Culla been searching for Rinthy?
4. What happens to the squire as he rides in search of Culla?
5. What does Rinthy realize about Culla and what information does she learn about him at the general store in town?
6. What job is Culla doing when he sees angry men headed toward him?
7. Describe the kind old man who Culla encounters on his journey.
8. Why do the doctor's comments give Rinthy hope that her baby is still alive?
9. What is the condition of the baby when Culla finally encounters him?
10. How does Rinthy finally encounter the tinker and why does he question her about the baby?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Nature takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
Essay Topic 2
Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book OUTER DARK? Cite an example to support your answer. If you're stuck, think in terms of a Biblical reference.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
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