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

2. How old was Clive when his father died?

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

4. On YouTube, how many times has Dying for Fun: Alison Thomas been viewed?

5. How long had Clive's mother been gone when the island's firs ice plant opened?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did students at Princeton say about Alison after she died?

3. What is Clive's life like in "Islands"?

4. Where does Emily meet Clive to get her phone, and what is the place like?

5. How and where is Alison's body found?

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

7. What does Emily notice when she watches Dying for Fun: Alison Thomas?

8. What celebrity arrives at Indigo Bay and who comes with him?

9. What type of diary did Alison keep?

10. What does Claire look like at age 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Saint X, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Emily receives her sister's audio diaries. What are Emily’s feelings about the diaries and how are they different from what she imagined? How are they an impetus to try to get to know Clive better?

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