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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. Who misses the family visitation at the funeral home in Chapter 36?

2. Who did not attend the funeral in Chapter 33?

3. Where does Louis want the family to move to after Gage's resurrection?

4. What inspires Rachel to finally discuss the details of her sister's death?

5. Who has dreams about Gage in Chapter 43?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 58, what awakens Jud and why is he upset?

3. What makes Ellie sick during her plane trip? What makes her perk up at the end of the trip?

4. Why can't Louis help console his wife and daughter?

5. Why was Rachel scared of her sister?

6. What secret does Jud admit to Louis in Chapter 39 and why does he share it?

7. Who are the two intruders in Jud's house and what reason does one intruder give for being there?

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

9. What is happening with Louis and with Rachel at 11 p.m. in Chapters 47-48? Why does the author report their activities this way?

10. Why does Louis want Rachel and Ellie to go to Chicago and how does he convince them to go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several techniques the author uses to build suspense. Write in detail about two of those techniques and give examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Define and discuss crisis in literature. When does it occur? Discuss the crisis of Pet Sematary in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Define and discuss climax in literature. When does it occur? Discuss the climax of Pet Sematary in detail.

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