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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. What does Sam say will happen to Beck?
2. What does Sam ask Grace about the aftermath of the attack?
3. Why does Sam get angry with Shelby?
4. What does Sam hope about Beck?
5. What does Sam say about having a close-knit pack/family?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sam do in Mrs. Brisbane's studio?
2. What does Sam ask Grace about concerning Grace's parents, and what is Grace's answer?
3. What do Sam and Grace discuss as far as the wolf attack on Grace?
4. How does Grace respond to Isabel's questions?
5. What does Sam know he has to tell her and what does he finally tell her?
6. What does Sam recall about Beck and Shelby?
7. What does Isabel Culpepper tell Grace?
8. What does Grace ask Sam concerning his request to see her mother's studio and what does Sam reply?
9. What shots do Grace and Sam receive and how could that have been avoided?
10. What does Sam remember about Shelby and what happens when he enters the Brisbane's kitchen?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Shiver".
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Shiver". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Shiver". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:
1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?
2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of "Shiver" and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why "Shiver" is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.
3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?
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