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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. About whom is Grace worried?

2. Whose dogs did Sam fear?

3. What do Grace and Sam discuss?

4. What does Grace ask Sam after her parents leave the room?

5. What does Grace say she wants?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam dream about in chapter thirty-three?

2. Why does Mrs. Brisbane warn Grace about staying away from Sam?

3. What does Ulrick say is the result of educating Sam and how does Beck respond?

4. What does Sam do in Mrs. Brisbane's studio?

5. Why does Sam suddenly decide to leave the studio and what does he hear as he does so?

6. How does Grace respond to Isabel's questions?

7. How does Sam become a werewolf?

8. What does Sam know he has to tell her and what does he finally tell her?

9. What does Sam ask Grace about concerning Grace's parents, and what is Grace's answer?

10. What does Sam recall about Beck and Shelby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Shiver" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Shiver, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement.) Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Shiver". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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