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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 purposed does Mrs. Symes want the person in #134 to use the money?

2. Who is placed on the missing persons list after the storm?

3. What did Dupree convince the people in #158 about?

4. How does Ray approach his situation at this point in time?

5. To whom did Mrs. Symes will quite a bit of cash?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why has Norma been in the hospital?

3. What had happened to Jack after he and Ray parted company?

4. How does Ray encounter Jack Wilkie once again?

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

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

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

8. What do Jack and Ray do separately after the end of the storm?

9. What is Ray's style of planning for the future?

10. What possibility about the situation with Norma has Ray not considered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Dr. Reo Symes. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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