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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. How did the ninth telepathic die?

2. When Sally transmits to the group, what does she inform them?

3. Axel tells David that praying to take away his ability is what?

4. Who does Anne decide to marry?

5. A newborn is not formally announced until who approves the baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Harriet, and why does she arrive at the Strorm home? What happens as a result of her visit?

2. As David moved through the Wild Country, what sorts of things does he see there?

3. How do David's parents react to the reason for Harriet's visit? What happens to Harriet as a result?

4. How does Petra’s second emergency put the entire group in danger?

5. What happens to Anne after she marries? How does her marriage to Alan end?

6. What does Petra learn about the location of the woman she is communicating with?

7. What happens to Katherine and Sally after the telepathics have been revealed?

8. Why is the arrival of David’s new baby sister not announced right away?

9. What alarming news does Michael inform David and Rosalind?

10. After Harriet's visit, what does David pray for at night? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of intolerance.

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