View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Grace and Sam realize about the day Grace is attacked?

2. What does Shelby say is obvious Sam will do?

3. What does Sam say when Grace tells him about Isabel and the photographs?

4. Who does Isabel say is not dead?

5. Who are cooking together at Grace's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam remember about Shelby and what happens when he enters the Brisbane's kitchen?

2. What do Sam and Grace discuss as far as the wolf attack on Grace?

3. How does Sam become a werewolf?

4. What do Grace and Sam find when they return to Grace's house, and why does Sam remain in the car for a while?

5. What does Sam think about in chapter thirty-one from three years earlier?

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

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

8. Why does Sam go to the post office and what does he realize from that trip?

9. Discuss the exchange between Beck and Sam about the new recruits Beck creates.

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

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

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Grace and Olivia. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Sam and Beck. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in "Shiver" help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,197 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample