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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. When does Sam play the guitar?

2. Who is at Grace's house when she and Sam arrive there?

3. What does Ulrick say of Sam?

4. What does Grace say she wants?

5. What does Sam say about Jack and the pack?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Mrs. Brisbane warn Grace about staying away from Sam?

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

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

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

8. What shots do Grace and Sam receive and how could that have been avoided?

9. Describe the conversation between Grace, Sam and Rachel when Sam and Grace arrive at school.

10. What does Sam recall about Beck and Shelby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

As in many fantasy novels, magic is an inherent part of a few of the characters and can be wielded by other characters, though not as an inherent aspect of their nature. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the use of magic in "Shiver". Who possesses paranormal abilities as an inherent aspect of their nature? How does the inequality between those who have paranormal abilities impact the plot of "Shiver"?

2. Why do you think magic or special abilities exist in so many fantasy novels? Do you think a novel can be "fantasy" and there be no magic as a part of the storyline? Why or why not.

3. Would you desire to possess the ability to change to a wolf if there were such a talent in our world? Why or why not? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of possessing such an ability

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