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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 kind of relationship do Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi have?

2. What does Mallory grab on Jared?

3. When does Jared say his life started going bad?

4. What does Jared think his siblings don't know since they left the kitchen with him still upstairs?

5. What did Simon's mother say he had to leave behind?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mallory say about their new home, why does Jared think it will be good for Simon and what does he think of the home as far as he is concerned?

2. How is Jared feeling when he comes back downstairs, what does Mallory tell him and how does their mother hear them? What does their mother tell the children?

3. What does Mallory decide to do the first night in the kitchen and where is her mother?

4. What does Mallory tell Simon and Jared about their Aunt Lucinda?

5. What does Jared hear in his new home and what does he assume?

6. What does Jared think about on his brother and sister's future and his own while he stands in front of his new home?

7. What is the painting Jared sees in the little room on the second floor?

8. What does Mallory tell their mother they are doing and what does Mallory say about Jared?

9. What does Mrs. Grace say about the previous resident of their new home?

10. What happens as the dumbwaiter approaches the second floor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As in many fantasy novels, magic is an inherent part of a few of the characters. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the use of magic in The Field Guide. Who possesses magic as an inherent aspect of their nature? Who can wield magic through the use of a tool? What is the difference between the two types of magical usage? Is one more powerful than the other?

2. Why do you think magic exists in so many fantasy novels? Do you think a novel can be "fantasy" and there be no magic as a part of the storyline? Why or why not.

3. Why would you want to possess Thimbletack's magic? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws, and Jared is no exception. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze situations when Jared demonstrates his intelligence and courage. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

2. Trace and analyze Jared's character flaws offering specific examples of these flaws in your discussion.

3. Discuss how you think Jared's admirable traits makes him able to help with many of the problems the children face. Have his flaws impacted his life? Do any of his siblings notice these flaws? Who? How does the reader know this?

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Grace feels the dangers in the house, but is concerned with things like finding out that Jared has been running around the attic.

1. Why do you think Mrs. Grace is alarmed at Jared's behavior? Use examples from The Field Guide and your own life to support your answer.

2. Have you ever felt that life was scary because it was uncertain? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life to support your answer.

3. What are some of the things you think are absolutely certain about life and what are some that you think are completely uncertain?

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