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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 11, what does Rhys remember about his breakup with Vivi?

2. What is one of Gwyn's talents?

3. What does Aunt Elaine say never to mix with witchcraft?

4. In Chapter 7, what happens during Rhys's speech?

5. What does Vivi do after encountering Rhys on the road in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Rhys's relationship with his brother Llewellyn like?

3. When does Rhys begin to sense that Vivi might actually still have feelings for him?

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

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

6. In Chapter 2, what does Rhys tell Wells when Wells asks if he loved Vivi?

7. What happens in Chapter 10 at Aunt Elaine's shop?

8. What does Simon say when Rhys wonders if Vivi may have hexed him?

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

10. What does Rhys ask Vivi to do with him in Chapter 8 that she is really excited about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Sterling treat and develop the theme of self-sacrifice in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

When and how does Vivi begin to see Rhys as more of an adult in this novel? How does this revelation begin to change her relationship with him? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Sterling spends a significant amount of time developing the sexual tension and chemistry between Vivi and Rhys? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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