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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. Roland believes that _______ is the last loved one who will die for him, according to this section of the story.

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

3. What is Mrs. Tassenbaum trying to buy when she is in the store in this scene of the book?

4. When the travelers get to the castle of the Crimson King, they are greeted with a _______ that acknowledges their presence.

5. Who is the person that plans to die in order to save Stephen King in the accident with the van?

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 find she is doing more and more as they continue to travel in this story?

3. What happens to distract Smith from seeing the road and from seeing King when he is walking in the road?

4. Describe the three men who greet the travelers when they reach the door of the castle.

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

6. What do Roland, Jake, and Oy do in order to get to the place where Stephen King is supposed to have his accident?

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

8. What happens when Susannah begins to laugh too hard when Joe Collins is showing them a comic routine?

9. Why does the storeowner run when he sees Roland enter his store during this part of the story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fiamalo is able to change into a different person when he chooses to do so, turning into an old man when the others are killed.

Part 1: Why do you think Fimalo decides to turn into an old main in the story?

Part 2: Do you think it would be helpful to be able to turn into another person at will?

Part 3: How do you think you would change your life if you knew you could change into another person at will?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mordred decides to eavesdrop on the group in order to find out more about their plans, listening in for a long time.

Part 1: Why do you think Mordred is worried about the plans of the group of characters?

Part 2: Do you think that Mordred is a very smart person/spirit?

Part 3: How do you think Mordred could have found out about the plans of the group without having to eavesdrop?

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