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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. Where do Tulip and Nanny go after the Prince tries to drag Tulip out the door by her hair in Chapter 13?

2. What color is the chair Belle is sitting in by the fire in Chapter 20?

3. What type of floors are in the witches' house?

4. What word is used to describe how the sisters feel at the beginning of Chapter 21?

5. In Chapter 21, what color skirt is Ruby wearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, why does the Beast yell at Belle, and where does she go after being yelled at?

2. In Chapter 18, why are the odd sisters so excited to see Pflanze?

3. In Chapter 13, what does Nanny believe is happening in the castle?

4. Why are the sisters in a panic in Chapter 21?

5. In Chapter 13, when does the Prince appear and what does he say and demand?

6. In Chapter 15, what is the Prince's condition?

7. In Chapter 23, what plan do the witches share with Gaston?

8. What does the Beast give Belle in Chapter 20?

9. In Chapter 21, how do the sisters get Circe out of the way while they plot to bring down the Beast?

10. What confrontation does the Prince have with Gaston in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The witches are delighted to see Belle run into the forest. What do the witches do after they see Belle run into the forest? How and why do their actions backfire?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Valentino use more metaphors or similes in The Beast Within? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Beast Within to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner?

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