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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. Where is Rhys originally from?

2. In Chapter 6, why is Jane stressed about Rhys?

3. What does Rhys's father say when Rhys thinks he might be cursed?

4. What piece of jewelry does Rhys wear?

5. Where does Rhys go with Vivi at the end of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why did Vivi's mother tell her not to do magic in front of people as a child?

2. What happens when Rhys tries to charge the ley lines?

3. What kind of relationship does Rhys have with his father Simon?

4. What is special about the Penhallow family and its connection to Graves Glen?

5. In Chapter 9, how do Vivi and Rhys feel when they first see the ley lines?

6. In Chapter 12, how does the magic going haywire affect Sir Purcival?

7. In the Prologue, why do Vivi and Gwyn get nervous after they have finished their ceremony?

8. What do Gwyn and Vivi do to see if it is Rhys that is coming to Graves Glen for Founder's Day?

9. In Chapter 3, how does Vivi feel about her work and career?

10. In the Prologue, why is Vivi so upset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Sterling develop the relationships between Rhys and his two brothers, and how significant are these relationships to the reader's understanding of Rhys as a main character? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Sterling chooses to begin this novel just after Vivi and Rhys have broken up? Specifically, why do you think she leaves out any narration or explanation of what their relationship was like before she explains why and how Vivi tries to curse Rhys? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Sterling establish and maintain suspense throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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