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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 is the temperature on the morning when Dolores starts her story?

2. In what war did Billy serve?

3. Dolores always acted __________________________.

4. What does Billy consider himself to be in the house?

5. How long has Dolores lived in this town?

Short Essay Questions

1. From whose perspective is Chapter 2 written?

2. What are some of the theories that people in town have for the cause of the accident?

3. Where does Mitchell stay during his time in Sam Dent?

4. Describe how Dolores takes great care in her job as bus driver.

5. What is Mitchell Stephenson's opinion about the bus crash being an accident?

6. How does Dolores manage her life after the bus crash?

7. Explain Billy's relationship with death.

8. From whose perspective is Chapter 4 written?

9. What brought Mitchell Stephenson to the town of Sam Dent?

10. What are the underlying reasons for Mitchell's drive for justice for the people of Sam Dent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Develop a character study of Nichole Burnell. What are her physical characteristics? What are her personality traits? What motivates her?

Essay Topic 2

Develop a character study of Dolores Driscoll. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics?

Essay Topic 3

Did Dolores actually see a dog on the road that fateful morning? Or did her eyes play tricks on her? Explain your answer and support your claim.

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