View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Robert arrested?

2. What does Travis reveal to Augustus as the reason for his leaving the seminary?

3. Who is revealed in Chapter 28 as Effrom's kidnapper?

4. What is Amanda asked to bring in exchange for Effrom?

5. How does Robert plan to give Howard enough time to translate the invocation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Travis and Jennifer's evening after they arrive at her home at the end of Chapter 22.

2. In Chapter 20, Effrom is visited by Catch, and several times, thinks he has has killed his wife. Why?

3. Explain what happens to Robert and Jennifer, Effrom, and Rivera during Chapter 36.

4. How do Augustus and Gian catch Travis at the end of Chapter 24?

5. Explain what Robert sees when he looks through Jennifer's window. Where has he seen Travis previously?

6. How does Rachel convince Jennifer to come to the caves, and what does Jennifer do following this event?

7. What does Rivera not report the bullet hole he finds in the Elliott's home?

8. Where do Rachel, Augustus, and Gian go at the end of the novel, and what do they do?

9. Explain why Augustus lets Travis go.

10. Explain what happens to Effrom in Chapter 35.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power is a theme that runs throughout the novel. Choose one character below, and answer the following questions:. How does this character use power in the novel? What kind of power do they use? Is their use of such power for good or for evil? What are the results of the use of their power?

1. Rachel

2. Gian Hen Gian

3. Catch

Essay Topic 2

Augustus Brine is "chosen" to help save the world from the demon, Catch. He could have chosen not to participate, and instead accepted the situation as futile, thereby allowing the world to perish. Explain, using details from the book, those characteristics of Augustus Brine that made him suitable for the job, and unable to not accept the responsibility.

Essay Topic 3

During the novel, Jennifer has sexual relations with Travis, even though she is still married. Do you think this behavior is justified based on Robert's actions? Why or why not? Should Jennifer feel guilt, since she is, as she points out, "technically" married? Why? Considering she and Robert go home together at the end of the novel, do you think Jennifer should tell her husband of her affair? Why?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 786 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample