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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 forms around Jeff and Pamela, much against their will?

2. What imagery is featured in the art at the New York exhibit Jeff attends?

3. Who is the U.S. government operative that "investigates" Jeff and Pamela?

4. What unusual attribute do the people have in the gift that Pamela gives Jeff before he dies?

5. Who accompanies Jeff to a New York art exhibit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Pamela's second film and why was it a flop?

2. What glitch occurs when Jeff sets out to rekindle his relationship with Pamela after they re-enter their first replay?

3. What does Stuart tell Jeff and Pamela about the aliens?

4. Once Pamela finally arrives back into the replay, what plans do she and Jeff develop to stay together?

5. Describe Stuart's offering of appeasement as he explains it to Jeff and Pamela.

6. How do Jeff and Pamela plan to find more replayers like themselves?

7. Describe Stuart's life until his first death in 1988.

8. Why do Jeff and Pamela distance themselves from each other while being held by the U.S. government?

9. What are Pamela's emotions as she sends her children away from Jeff's farm to return to their father?

10. What idea does Jeff have to help them get some answers about replaying and why does he want answers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define exposition and discuss exposition as used in this novel. What does the reader learn from the exposition used in Replay? Is the information consistent throughout the book or does it change? Explain your answer and reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

What is the primary theme of Replay? How does Ken Grimwood, the author of Replay, present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

What interests and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in Replay? Research the author, Ken Grimwood to find information about his education, writing, and personal life. Reading critiques about Grimwood's works can also help develop your essay.

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