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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. Where does Sam want to take Grace?

2. What does Sam hear when he is about to leave Mrs. Brisbane's studio?

3. What does Sam ask Grace about the aftermath of the attack?

4. Who is one non-wolf that knows about the pack?

5. Who does Shelby only allow near her at first when she becomes a werewolf?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam say about the science or magic of a person becoming a wolf?

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

3. Why does Grace have Sam stay seated on the couch when she hears her parents arriving,and how do her parents respond to Sam?

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

5. What photos does Isabel show Grace and how does Grace react?

6. What does Sam recall about Beck and Shelby?

7. What does Isabel Culpepper tell Grace?

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

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

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. 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.

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

Characters are an important part of what makes "Shiver" interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Sam. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Grace. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Olivia. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

4. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Isabel. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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