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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 18, why does Vivi say she and Rhys should not be involved?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Rhys think when he sees Penhaven College for the first time?

3. In Chapter 20, how does Vivi summon Rhys that he thinks is sexy?

4. Who do Vivi and Rhys find out about the ghost in Chapter 16?

5. In Chapter 26, who has come to town unannounced to see Rhys?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 22, what does Piper's ghost say to Rhys?

2. In Chapter 17, what advice does Gwyn give Vivi about Rhys?

3. In Chapter 16, what does Dr. Arbuthnot tell Rhys and Vivi to do?

4. Who is Amanda Carter in reality?

5. In Chapter 24, what does Aunt Elaine say about the Eurydice candle?

6. When do Rhys and Vivi realize something is not right in the library in Chapter 14?

7. In Chapter 13, what is Vivi embarrassed about Rhys noticing in her office?

8. In Chapter 19, who comes to Vivi offering to help her with rebinding the ghost?

9. Who do Rhys and Vivi almost encounter at the haunted house in Chapter 21?

10. In Chapter 21, why do Rhys and Vivi hide in the closet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What comparisons does Sterling draw between Aelwyd and Gryffud and Vivi and Rhys? Why is the relationship between the Jones and Penhallow families important to Vivi's and Rhys's story? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Why and how does Sterling emphasize the sexual chemistry between Rhys and Vivi when they first meet again almost a decade after their breakup early in the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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