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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. When the Thomas's go to Saint X, how long has Alison been at college?

2. How often does Emily start walking to Little Sweet in "The Little Sweet"?

3. On Clive's first day of second grade, what game does Edwin invite Clive to join?

4. At the resort, when does an elderly widow like to swim in the pool?

5. After the actor's girlfriend found the girl, how long was a silent meditation retreat she attended?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alison's roommate, Nika Ivanova, remember about Alison?

2. Although Clive missed his mother, how was life in his grandmother's home better?

3. Who is involved in the search for Alison?

4. In Indigo Bay, how do guests spend time before dinner?

5. When Alison disappears before dinner one day and Claire follows her, where does Alison go?

6. Where do Claire's parents move and how does life change for her?

7. How is meeting Clive affecting Emily's word?

8. How does Desmond Phillips support his family?

9. What job does Emily get after college?

10. How did finding Alison affect the actor's girlfriend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clive has had a crush on Sara ever since a Christmas pageant at school. Even though they have a child together, they are never close. How would you describe the relationship between Clive and Sara? Why are they never close?

Essay Topic 2

Alison struggles to accept her privileged lifestyle. Why does Alison struggle to accept her privileged life style? Why is she conflicted about the advantages she has in life?

Essay Topic 3

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation in Saint X? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used, especially on pages 286-287? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

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