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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. In Chapter 10, what does Vivi confess to Rhys?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Vivi notice glowing on Rhys?

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

4. What is the name of Wells's pub?

5. In Chapter 2, what does Rhys's father say he has to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Aunt Elaine say not to mix vodka and witchcraft?

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

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

5. What does Vivi do during her first encounter with Rhys in Chapter 5?

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

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

8. In Chapter 7, how is Rhys almost seriously injured?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What particular aspects of the dynamic between Vivi and Rhys does Sterling emphasize, and why do you think she chooses to emphasize these? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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 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.

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