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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 causes an argument between Joseph Strorm and Angus Morton?

2. When discussing his special ability with Axel, David does not share what?

3. David promises Axel that he will no longer do what when communicating with Rosalind?

4. When did David’s grandmother die?

5. After being punished by his father, David has a nightmare about what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the “Definition of Man” that David was taught as a child? What does he realize when he remembers it?

2. What are Offences? What are Blasphemies? Give an example of each.

3. What happened to the Dakers’ cat? What does this tell us about Joseph Strorm?

4. After thinking of the Definition of Man, what does David realize about his friend? How does this realization make him feel?

5. What do the people of Waknuk believe about the Tribulation?

6. What are the Black Coasts?

7. What does David’s older sister tell him about the recurring dream he has? Why?

8. What happens to David's new friend while they are playing? What does David do to help?

9. What does David tell the inspector about why he kept Sophie a secret? What does the inspector say in reply?

10. Who is Rosalind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the characters of Sophie, Rosalind, and Petra and analyze the effects each has on both David and the plot as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the novel’s main ideas?

Essay Topic 3

David’s dreams are very important to the novel. Write an essay in which you explain his dreams and analyze their impact on both the plot and David’s character as a whole.

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