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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 ask Mrs. Brisbane?

2. What does Grace tell Sam about Isabel?

3. What does Sam remember Shelby showing him?

4. What does Grace's mother ask Grace not to do?

5. What does Mrs. Brisbane ask of Sam?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Isabel Culpepper tell Grace?

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

7. What does Grace ask Sam concerning his request to see her mother's studio and what does Sam reply?

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

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

10. How does Sam become a werewolf?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Most fantasy novels, and in some sense, most novels, deal with the concept of good and evil. Discuss the following:

1. What are the forces allied with "good" in Grace's world, and what forces are allied with "evil"?

2. How does one distinguish good from evil? How is good distinguished from evil in Grace's world?

3.Is there a universal consensus on what constitutes good or evil? Why or why not?

4. Do you generally agree with the ideas of good and evil in "Shiver"? Why or why not?

5. What are several examples of good and evil in your culture? Do you agree with these ideas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Shiver" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Shiver"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Shiver" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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