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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. Why can't Louis comfort his family in Chapter 36?

2. What is Ellie's fear at the Chapter 33 funeral?

3. How does Louis get into the Pleasantview Cemetery?

4. What is the reason for Jud's late night visit in Chapter 38?

5. Why is Ellie sedated?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jud die? How does he end up on the floor and what weapon was used?

2. What father-son activity do the Creeds enjoy on March 24, 1984 and why is it so special?

3. Who misses the family viewing at the funeral home when Gage dies and why?

4. How does Louis feel when he sees Jud comforting Ellie at the funeral in Chapter 41 and why does he feel that way?

5. After burying Gage in the Indian cemetery, Louis makes his way home then falls asleep. What does he dream?

6. Why doesn't Louis drive home after taking his family to the airport and what thoughts does he have while eating dinner at the hotel's restaurant?

7. Why was Rachel scared of her sister?

8. What inspires Rachel to finally discuss her sister's death? Is she usually inspired by such instances?

9. What will Louis do if Gage is resurrected as some kind of monster? How does he hope that Gage will return to life?

10. How does Louis get into Pleasantview Cemetery once the gates are locked?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the protagonist and antagonist in this story. In what ways are the two characters similar? What are their differences? What is the relationship of the protagonist and antagonist in Pet Sematary? How might the story have differed if another character was antagonist (select a character and write about the difference you would expect)?

Essay Topic 2

What is inciting force and which character was the inciting force in this story? How did the character fulfill that role? Give three examples and discuss the importance of each one in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tone of Pet Sematary. How did the author reveal the tone and from whose point of view? Was the tone consistent throughout the book or did it seem to fluctuate? Include examples from the story with your discussion.

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