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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 mistake does Fletcher make?

2. What do they see outside?

3. How many bullets have been discharged?

4. Who is the county Sheriff?

5. What does Jennifer speculate may be the cause of death at first?

Short Essay Questions

1. What personal details does Jenny share with Bryce?

2. What does Lisa want to do and why does Jennifer disagree?

3. What message do they find at Candleglow Inn and what horrifies them as they are leaving?

4. What is odd about the condition of Paul Henderson and his surroundings?

5. What is Lisa's analysis of the creature that attacks Stu Wargle?

6. What abilities are revealed by the creature to the fox hunting in the surrounding woods?

7. How is Lisa's analysis of the creatures' intelligence reinforced and when?

8. What has become of Fletcher Kale?

9. What is perplexing about the situation in the bedroom of the gallery apartment?

10. What happens before the sisters leave the Oxley residence that scares and relieves Jenny at the same time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Bryce Hammond? What is his significance to this story? How can his overall character be described? Who is his right hand man and what characteristics do they share? When Bryce is able to make a telephone call, what does he immediately request in the way of supplies, and what kind of manpower does he want to add? What team is called to assist them and who is in charge of this team? What is it's overall purpose and responsibility?

Essay Topic 2

Who comes to Jennifer and Lisa's rescue? What secret does one of the rescuers have and why is it especially significant now? What is it about this secret that makes him fearful and how does it call into question his choice of profession? What is the first stop the group makes? What examination is made that is out of character under normal circumstances and why does it seem especially necessary now?

Essay Topic 3

Who in the group realizes that his occupation has squandered the gifts he was given? To what gifts is he referring? What promise does he make to himself and to God if he survives the ordeal in Snowfield? What happens that makes him believe he is being given a second chance? In reality, what is the source of this vision? What happens when he approaches, despite warnings not to from everyone else? Why is it likely that his death is so graphic and disturbing?

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