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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. Who does Johnny study in this section?

2. Where does the gardener plan to see Stillson?

3. Where does Stillson remember Johnny from?

4. Who does Johnny explain about in his letter to Herb?

5. What does Roger pay off for Johnny in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Johnny write in his letters to his loved ones?

2. Why is New Hampshire perfect for Johnny?

3. Why does Johnny think he is running out of time?

4. What do the Chatsworths think about Stillson?

5. What does Johnny feel when he shakes Stillson's hand?

6. How does Johnny prove Chuck has a reading phobia?

7. What is Herb's relationship with Charlene?

8. Why does Chuck need Johnny's help?

9. How does Sarah make peace with herself in this section?

10. How does Stillson react when Johnny shoots at him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How accurate do the students think is Stephen King's representation of 1970s American politics? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

Essay Topic 2

What are the main turning points of the book? How does King develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

Essay Topic 3

What does Stephen King say about good vs. evil? In what way is this theme typical of the horror genre? Do the students agree with his argument? How does he use the main characters to express his view?

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