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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 what season does Grace always see the wolf that saved her?

2. What does Sam remember seeing?

3. What does Grace refuse to acknowledge?

4. What does Grace learn when she gets to school the next day?

5. Why does Grace force Sam under a hot shower?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grace realize about the wolves in the area, and why does she realize it?

2. What does Olivia show Grace when Grace is at the other girl's house, and how does Grace respond?

3. What does Grace worry about concerning an encounter with Jack and why does she worry about the possibility?

4. What idea does Grace share with Olivia, and what is Olivia's response?

5. What happens one day when Grace thinks she hears Jack Culpepper screaming for help?

6. What happens when Sam is really cold when they arrive back at Grace's house after a walk?

7. What does Sam remember about the attack on Grace by the wolves?

8. Why does Sam go into the woods to a shed?

9. Where are Sam's parents?

10. What does Sam say and not say to Grace about his life as a werewolf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Shiver" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Shiver" is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Shiver" a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Shiver" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Shiver"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Shiver" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Shiver"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Shiver" including why you believe it is such a case. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Shiver" and your own live to support your opinion.

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