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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. In Alison's audio diary, how old did she remember she was when she used to dance to a tape of Irish folk songs?

2. What color Christmas lights are used at Paulette's in "The Real Wherever"?

3. How old does Clive remember he was when Thomas Hinton punched him in the gut and knocked the wind out of him?

4. At night, what tree would Clive remember was in his grandmother's yard?

5. When Alison visited Saint X, how old was Clive's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Clive was sick and out of work for a while, why did Sara call him?

2. What are some things Clive has heard and people he has driven in his taxi?

3. What does Clive know about Emily when they discuss secrets?

4. What did Clive have to do to get his hack license?

5. What does Emily say about her nighttime meetings with Clive?

6. Who did Clive meet at a gas station in January of his third year in New York?

7. When and how did Sara's mother decided to move to Saint X?

8. How did Edwin help Clive get a job after Sara got pregnant?

9. What pushes Emily to listen to Alison's other tapes?

10. How was Agatha not able to start over when she and Sara moved to Saint X?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Schaitkin use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

Essay Topic 2

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are chapter titles? What are some purposes of chapter titles? How does Schaitkin use chapter titles in Saint X?

Essay Topic 3

Mood is an element that authors use to evoke feelings in readers through the use of descriptive language. Mood is the overall feeling that readers have when reading a story. What is the overall mood of Saint X?

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