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

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

3. What does Grace ask Sam about changing into a wolf?

4. What happens in chapter forty-one that is rare?

5. What does Grace tell Isabel about Jack?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of growth in "Shiver". Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with growth? Why? What are some symbols of growth? Symbols of rigidity? What characters seem rigid?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in "Shiver". Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of change in this book. Consider the change in Grace's lives and the other characters and the change from human to wolf and back.

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

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Maggie Stiefvater.

2. What in Stiefvater's background may have helped him in writing "Shiver"? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

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