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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 the article say the FBI agent was tracking?

2. Who does Herb ask to marry him?

3. In which state does Ngo find a job?

4. What is written on the small plaque at the cemetery?

5. What did the kid take a photograph of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Chuck need Johnny's help?

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

4. How did Johnny make the kid photographer become famous?

5. Why is New Hampshire perfect for Johnny?

6. What does Johnny visualize about Chuck's graduation?

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

8. How does the steakhouse owner react to Johnny's information about the fire?

9. Why does Ngo need to have a knowledge of American politics?

10. Why does Ngo compare Stillson to a laughing tiger?

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

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the structure of the book.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

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