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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 first name of Mrs. Tassenbaum, according to the writing in the book?

2. How old is Mordred now at this point of the story, according to the descriptions given?

3. Who now has the pain in the body part which Roland had been carrying for a time, but it is now in the proper body?

4. Who calls out to the king, mocking him for missing them with the sneetches when they first approached the tower, unguarded?

5. What does Patrick use to create a paste with his blood in order to draw the eyes of the Crimson King in the picture?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bill make for Susannah and for Patrick during this section of the story as they continue to travel?

2. What does Susannah feel when she is traveling to Fedic on the train at the start of this section of the book?

3. What does the Crimson King do when he sees Roland and Patrick approaching the Dark Tower?

4. Why doesn't Roland's hip hurt him anymore during this part of the story as it once did?

5. What happens when Patrick begins to draw after the scuffle which takes place with Mordred?

6. What is the picture that Roland tries to destroy at the start of this section of the story?

7. What does Susannah do in order to stop the monster who is chasing them during this part of the story?

8. What do Susannah and Roland do in order to increase their chances of survival in the cold weather?

9. Describe the position of the rose as Roland experiences it when he goes to the Tet Corporation.

10. What does Susannah find she is doing more and more as they continue to travel in this story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in the story seem to realize that the author of this story might have left things for them to use as they are going along.

Part 1: Why do you think that King decided to insert himself in the story?

Part 2: How do you think the characters figured out that King was the author of the story and was able to help them?

Part 3: What would you do if you realized that someone was writing the story of your life? Would you try to change it?

Essay Topic 2

Susannah has a dream about a warning that involves Dandelo, according to the book's content.

Part 1: Why do you think that Susannah has this dream about Dandelo?

Part 2: Do you think that dreams are meant to be taken seriously? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think a person should respond to a dream which seems to include a warning?

Essay Topic 3

Fear causes many of the characters in this story to be extra careful in all that they do. For example, Finli encourages them to increase their guards to prevent problems.

Part 1: Does fear allow a person to make the best decision possible for themselves and for others?

Part 2: How do you think that fear could cloud the thinking of a person in the midst of a dangerous situation?

Part 3: Why do you think fear is something that a character in this story might need to have as a basic emotion and state of mind?

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