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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 does Jeff do until he and Pam can be together during his fourth life?

2. What does Jeff mail to a young Pamela when she doesn't recognize him?

3. What landmark is featured in the gift that Pamela gives Jeff before he dies?

4. What month does Jeff return to when he begins to relive his life for the fourth time?

5. What is the "appeasement" Stuart performs?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. At what point can Jeff and Pamela no longer give the U.S. government operative with important, accurate information?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood? Was it consistent throughout or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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