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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 kind of men become Jeff's obsession during his sixth replay?

2. When is Stuart released from the institution?

3. How does Jeff explain the call from Pamela to his wife.

4. What job does Stuart's father have?

5. In what year does Stuart die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Jeff and Pamela's impressions of Stuart before they meet him and after they've had a chance to talk with him privately?

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

3. What is different about death for Jeff and Pamela after they have fallen in love in their first life together?

4. After Jeff and Pamela fall in love, how do both use (or not use) foreknowledge in their careers? How does their love inspire them?

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

6. Briefly discuss Jeff's interviews with men who have endured isolation. Who were they and why did they choose to endure isolation?

7. What kind of reaction do Jeff and Pamela get from the press conference they hold after their published predictions come true?

8. What concern does Pamela discuss with Jeff on their sailing trip?

9. How does Jeff entertain Pamela's kids when they come to visit his farm?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and discuss three historical events that occurred, which Grimwood references in the book. What role does each event play in the book? Why do you think the author chose these events for his book?

Essay Topic 2

Name and define the five types of conflict. Which conflict prevailed in this novel? Explain the conflict in detail, using both the definition and examples from Replay to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Define symbolism. Discuss what the boarding school bridge symbolizes in this novel. How does this symbol relate to the story? Why is this an important aspect of symbolism in the novel? Reference the book as needed to help formulate and support your opinion.

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