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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 happens to Mrs. Symes?

2. What is Ray's state of mind at this point in time?

3. What does Ray do when he returns to his room?

4. Why did the photographers abruptly break ties with Guy?

5. Who has left notes on the car offering to buy it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprise does Ray get when he and Christine help at the hospital?

2. What is Ray's state of mind that he would put the two boys in jeopardy?

3. What dire news does Ray receive when he returns to the Tabernacle in town?

4. What is Dr. Symes' new plan for the island after he discovers some of his mother's insurance checks?

5. What has happened to all the characters in the aftermath of the tropical storm?

6. What has been Norma's contact with Guy since he dropped her off at the hospital?

7. What are the terms of Mrs. Symes' will?

8. How is the tropical storm symbolic of Ray's life?

9. Why is Guy devastated during his interactions with the radical photographers?

10. Describe the trip back to town for Ray and the boys.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of betrayal? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Ray's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Norma Midge. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her during his lifetime?

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