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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 Charlie run to first when he gets out of the woods?

2. Why does Sara grab Joe's arm when they are on the hill?

3. Who does Sara run into as she is leaving her house after her father is called?

4. Where does Charlie picture himself just after waking up?

5. What overwhelms Sara when she gets to the top of the hill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Sara do to the boy who she thought stole Charlie's watch?

2. What does Charlie do when Sara tries to show him the flying swans?

3. What does Sara compare her search for Charlie to?

4. What happened to Charlie when Sara broke her nose?

5. What does Aunt Willie say to Sara about Sam, and what is Sara's response?

6. What does Sara think when she first sees Charlie in the ravine?

7. What does Joe find in the woods, and why is this such good news to Sara?

8. What does Sara find ironic about her inability to cry about Charlie being gone?

9. Why does Charlie's watch stop working, and what does he do about this?

10. What does Joe say when Sara apologizes for being so mean when she thought he stole Charlie's watch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord? What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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