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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. According to the book in Chapter 32, what can the Stele of Revealing be destroyed by?
2. What did Mr. Ashley Jr. do after his father's death?
3. How does Mike explain Father Cavanaugh's death to the sheriff in Chapter 35?
4. Who was tried for the murders around 1900?
5. What does Mike see Van Skye reach for behind him in Chapter 33?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the boys manage to get away from Dr. Roon?
2. What does Mike discover when he goes to visit Mrs. Moon in Chapter 26?
3. What happens during Father Cavanaugh's visit to Mike's house in Chapter 34?
4. How do the boys go about accelerating their plan in Chapter 37?
5. Why does Jim go into the woods in Chapter 23? What does Cordie tell Jim when they meet in the woods?
6. How does Mike explain the death of Father Cavanaugh to the sheriff, and does the sheriff believe him?
7. How do Cordie and Kevin start a fire at the school?
8. How does Dale become inspired to be a writer?
9. What strategy do the boys employ to outsmart the dangerous men in Chapter 29?
10. How do the boys prepare themselves for the dangerous beings in Chapter 35?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Friendship is a motif of the novel. The friendships of the group of boys is explored. Describe the friendships between Mike, Duane, Dale, Jim, Kevin, and Lawrence. How do they show their loyalty to one another? What are some things that they do in the name of friendship?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and interpret Simmons's use of symbolism in the novel "Summer of Night." What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? What do these examples symbolize?
Essay Topic 3
The principle characters face many challenges along their quest to defeat the evil forces invading their small town. What are some of the challenges they face? How do they overcome them? What are some examples of when they work together to overcome a challenging situation?
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